Il 56 EB over Blackberry Creek

Fair Condition68 years old21,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
Location.4m N Of Galena BLVD
CarriesIl 56 EB
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Coordinates41.77438, -88.41216

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area301.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number045002600000000

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