US Bridges

Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable Ck

Poor

Kendall County, Illinois · West of Mcanna · Structure no. 047309400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Dyke 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVan Dyke RD
CrossesMiddle Auxsable Ck
LocationWest of Mcanna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.53784, -88.33494
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic67 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 Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable Ck built?

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

What condition is Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dyke RD over Middle Auxsable Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.