US Bridges

Galena Rd/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · CH9 Ovr Blackberry · Structure no. 047317900000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galena Rd/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Galena Rd/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,108 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGalena Rd/Fau 2502
CrossesBlackberry Creek
LocationCH9 Ovr Blackberry
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69754, -88.41359
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,108 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galena Rd/Fau 2502 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Galena Rd/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Galena Rd/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Galena Rd/Fau 2502 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.