US Bridges

Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · 1.14 MI N of Ill 52 · Structure no. 047312400000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAshley RD TR 86
CrossesAux Sable Drainage
Location1.14 MI N of Ill 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.52721, -88.40476
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic532 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage 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 Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ashley RD TR 86 over Aux Sable Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.