Kendall County Bridge Report Card
Kendall County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kendall County, Illinois
Kendall County has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.5% is above the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kendall County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,100 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.5% | 22.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 488,660 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kendall County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Rd/ms 199 over Rob Roy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,600 | 1966 |
| Creek RD over Little Rock Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,300 | 1995 |
| Schafer RD over Rob Roy Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1978 |
| Schlapp RD over East Aux-sable CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1967 |
| Schlapp Rd/ms 360 over E.aux Sable Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 950 | 1930 |
| Walker RD over Middle Aux Sable | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 825 | 1965 |
| Holt Road over Aux Sable Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1977 |
| Budd RD over Hollenback Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 625 | 1978 |
| Ashley RD over Middle Aux Sable | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 425 | 2009 |
| Miller RD over Little Rock Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.