US Bridges

Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · 3.12 MI E Il 71 · Structure no. 047005800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk is a concrete slab carrying Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,443 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesIll 126
CrossesE. Branch Morgan Crk
Location3.12 MI E Il 71
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates41.61081, -88.37149
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,443 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 126 over E. Branch Morgan Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.