US Bridges

Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · .5 M SW Plainfld RD · Structure no. 047312700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry RD
CrossesEast Aux Sable Creek
Location.5 M SW Plainfld RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.62913, -88.28808
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic233 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry RD over East Aux Sable Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.