US Bridges

Dobson Lane over Mill Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .5M S of Keslinger · Structure no. 045996300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobson Lane over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dobson Lane over Mill Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesDobson Lane
CrossesMill Creek
Location.5M S of Keslinger
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.87524, -88.37537
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dobson Lane over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dobson Lane over Mill 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Dobson Lane over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dobson Lane over Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Dobson Lane over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.