US Bridges

Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W of 47 · Structure no. 047307500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitewillow Road
CrossesValley Run Creek
Location1.2 MI W of 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47275, -88.47057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitewillow Road over Valley Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Who owns Whitewillow Road over Valley Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.