US Bridges

Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2

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Kane County, Illinois · 2.2 M N of IL64 · Structure no. 045007800000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,089 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 47
CrossesVirgil Ditch #2
Location2.2 M N of IL64
RouteState Highway 47
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97031, -88.47784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic9,089 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2 carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 47 over Virgil Ditch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.