US Bridges

Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · 1MI S-Ill 126 · Structure no. 047314200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWheeler RD
CrossesBr.E.Aux Sable
Location1MI S-Ill 126
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.59239, -88.31854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic166 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler RD over Br.E.Aux Sable?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.