US Bridges

Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · 0.1 Mile W Fennel RD · Structure no. 047317300000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFern Dell Road
CrossesBr Roods Creek
Location0.1 Mile W Fennel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.50791, -88.59716
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic67 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fern Dell Road over Br Roods 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fern Dell Road over Br Roods Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.