Wester Blvd over Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · 1.9 MI S of Higgins · Structure no. 045650100000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wester Blvd over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wester Blvd over Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,843 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wester Blvd over Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wester Blvd over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Wester Blvd over Creek carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wester Blvd over Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Wester Blvd over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.