US Bridges

Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · Item 7 Ovr Item 6 · Structure no. 047316300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,244 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGalena RD FAU2502
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
LocationItem 7 Ovr Item 6
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71665, -88.58138
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2024)
Projected traffic9,244 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Galena RD FAU2502 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.