US Bridges

Ill 71 over W Br Hollenback CR

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · 5 MI SW of Ill 47 · Structure no. 047201100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 71 over W Br Hollenback CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 71 over W Br Hollenback CR 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,047 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

CarriesIll 71
CrossesW Br Hollenback CR
Location5 MI SW of Ill 47
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates41.58316, -88.52734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic8,047 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 71 over W Br Hollenback CR built?

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

What condition is Ill 71 over W Br Hollenback CR 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 71 over W Br Hollenback CR carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 71 over W Br Hollenback CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns Ill 71 over W Br Hollenback CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.