US Bridges

Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · Stolp Island · Structure no. 045005700000000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 115 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,237 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGalena Blvd
CrossesFox River E Channel
LocationStolp Island
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75791, -88.3145
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic13,237 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel 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 Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Galena Blvd over Fox River E Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.