Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace
GoodKane County, Illinois · 0.1 M W of Il 25 · Structure no. 045005500000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,884 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.
How much traffic does Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.