US Bridges

Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 4.2 M W of Il 47 · Structure no. 045201200000000

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 32 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesIl 64
CrossesVirgil Ditch #3
Location4.2 M W of Il 47
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.95798, -88.55648
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 64 over Virgil Ditch #3 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3 carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Il 64 over Virgil Ditch #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.