Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib
PoorKane County, Illinois · .4M E of Dugan RD · Structure no. 045680500000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Fays Lane over Welch Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.