US Bridges

Randall Road over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.8 MI SW Geneva · Structure no. 045302800000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Road over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randall Road over Union Pacific RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 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 5 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,702 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRandall Road
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.8 MI SW Geneva
Coordinates41.8814, -88.34042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,400 (2023)
Projected traffic47,702 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Randall Road over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Randall Road over Union Pacific RR 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 Union Pacific RR carry?

About 31,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Randall Road over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Road over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.