US Bridges

Highland Ave over Fox River

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.06M.E.OF IL-31 · Structure no. 045005900000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over Fox River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Highland Ave over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2046. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesFox River
Location0.06M.E.OF IL-31
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03814, -88.28535
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,832 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave over Fox River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave over Fox River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over Fox River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over Fox River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.