Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek
GoodKendall County, Illinois · .1 MI N of Galena RD · Structure no. 047314600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 29 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Willow Lane over Blackberry 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Lane over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.