US Bridges

New York Street over Fox River

Poor

Kane County, Illinois · Stolp Island · Structure no. 045001200000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
670 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Street over Fox River is a concrete other carrying New York Street over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,006 by 2046. The structure is 670 ft (204.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew York Street
CrossesFox River
LocationStolp Island
Coordinates41.75941, -88.31477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2023)
Projected traffic15,006 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New York Street over Fox River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is New York Street over Fox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does New York Street over Fox River carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is New York Street over Fox River?

The structure is 670 ft (204.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns New York Street over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.