US Bridges

Il 25 over RR - UP

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.5 M S of Il 38 · Structure no. 045004600000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 25 over RR - UP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 25 over RR - UP in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 6 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,468 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 25
CrossesRR - UP
Location0.5 M S of Il 38
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88208, -88.29973
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2023)
Projected traffic11,468 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 25 over RR - UP built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Il 25 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 25 over RR - UP carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 25 over RR - UP?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Il 25 over RR - UP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.