US Bridges

Van Dyke RD over E Branch Auxsable Ck

Poor

Kendall County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Ridge RD · Structure no. 047311800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dyke RD over E Branch Auxsable Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Dyke RD over E Branch Auxsable Ck in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVan Dyke RD
CrossesE Branch Auxsable Ck
Location2 MI W of Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.53822, -88.30595
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 E Branch Auxsable Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Dyke RD over E Branch 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 E Branch Auxsable Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Van Dyke RD over E Branch Auxsable Ck?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dyke RD over E Branch Auxsable Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.