US Bridges

Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 047311000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCaton Farm RD Ch 2
CrossesAux Sable Ck
Location1.5 MI E of Ill 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.56102, -88.42886
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Caton Farm RD Ch 2 over Aux Sable Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.