US Bridges

Pearces Ford over Waubansee Creek

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Kendall County, Illinois · 0.5 N Il Rt. 34 · Structure no. 047630400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearces Ford over Waubansee Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pearces Ford 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 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPearces Ford
CrossesWaubansee Creek
Location0.5 N Il Rt. 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70136, -88.32706
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pearces Ford over Waubansee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearces Ford 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 Pearces Ford over Waubansee Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pearces Ford 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pearces Ford over Waubansee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.