US Bridges

Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR

Poor

Kendall County, Illinois · Schlapp & Walker · Structure no. 047500000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchlapp RD
CrossesEast Aux-Sable CR
LocationSchlapp & Walker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.57809, -88.31452
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

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 Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schlapp RD over East Aux-Sable CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.