US Bridges

Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · 2.5 Mile S of US 52 · Structure no. 047314700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesObrien RD
CrossesAux Sable Creek
Location2.5 Mile S of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.47514, -88.32991
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obrien RD over 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 Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Obrien RD over Aux Sable Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.