US Bridges

Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · .5 MI E of Grove RD · Structure no. 047309300000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChicago RD
CrossesMiddle Auxsable Ck
Location.5 MI E of Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.54901, -88.33779
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Chicago RD over Middle Auxsable Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.