Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek
GoodKendall County, Illinois · .3 W of Douglas Rd. · Structure no. 047630200000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,791 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Post Road over Waubansee 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Old Post Road over Waubansee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.