US Bridges

Fox River DR over Clear Creek

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · CH1 over Clar Creek · Structure no. 047318400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox River DR over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox River DR over Clear Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFox River DR
CrossesClear Creek
LocationCH1 over Clar Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.56684, -88.5948
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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 Fox River DR over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox River DR over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fox River DR over Clear Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fox River DR over Clear Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fox River DR over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.