US Bridges

Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck

Poor

Kendall County, Illinois · By Peterson RD · Structure no. 047309200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChicago Rd/Ms 362
CrossesEast Aux Sable Ck
LocationBy Peterson RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55593, -88.32385
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic299 by 2046
Trucks23%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck built?

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

What condition is Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Chicago Rd/Ms 362 over East Aux Sable Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.