US Bridges

Il 38 over RR - UP

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.1 M E of Kautz RD · Structure no. 045007900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38 over RR - UP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38 over RR - UP in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,600 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 170 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 38
CrossesRR - UP
Location0.1 M E of Kautz RD
RouteState Highway 38
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88261, -88.26429
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span230 ft (70 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2023)
Projected traffic31,600 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 38 over RR - UP built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 38 over RR - UP 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 38 over RR - UP carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 over RR - UP?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns Il 38 over RR - UP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.