Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek

Fair Condition54 years old1,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
Location0.7 Mi W Orchard Rd.
CarriesPrairie Street
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Coordinates41.75151, -88.38981

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length136.8 ft (41.7 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area354.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number045309400000000

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