US Bridges

Il 38 over RR - UP

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.9 M W of Il 47 · Structure no. 045000900000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38 over RR - UP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38 over RR - UP in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,431 by 2046. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 38
CrossesRR - UP
Location2.9 M W of Il 47
RouteState Highway 38
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89763, -88.52892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2023)
Projected traffic10,431 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 38 over RR - UP built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Il 38 over RR - UP in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 38 over RR - UP carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 over RR - UP?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 38 over RR - UP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.