US Bridges

Galena Blvd West over Il 56

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.3 M E of Il 47 · Structure no. 045003700000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galena Blvd West over Il 56 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galena Blvd West over Il 56 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 64 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,919 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGalena Blvd West
CrossesIl 56
Location1.3 M E of Il 47
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76959, -88.41689
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,919 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galena Blvd West over Il 56 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Galena Blvd West over Il 56 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Galena Blvd West over Il 56 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Galena Blvd West over Il 56?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Galena Blvd West over Il 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.