Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable
PoorKendall County, Illinois · 3.8 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 047303700000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.