Il 38 over Fox River
FairKane County, Illinois · Il 38 & Fox River · Structure no. 045201400000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 368 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 38 over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38 over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,792 by 2046. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 38 over Fox River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 38 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Il 38 over Fox River carry?
About 25,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Il 38 over Fox River?
The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Il 38 over Fox River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.