US Bridges

Randall Road over Ferson Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S of Crane RD · Structure no. 045302700000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Road over Ferson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randall Road over Ferson Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 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 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,849 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRandall Road
CrossesFerson Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Crane RD
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93357, -88.34122
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,849 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Randall Road over Ferson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Randall Road over Ferson Creek 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 Randall Road over Ferson Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Randall Road over Ferson Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Road over Ferson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.