FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek
FairKendall County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S. Il Rt 71 · Structure no. 047305600000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 111 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,121 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3792 Minkler R over Morgan Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.