US Bridges

Randall Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S. Main ST · Structure no. 045302900000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Randall Road over Mill Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,916 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRandall Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7 MI S. Main ST
Coordinates41.83691, -88.34006
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2023)
Projected traffic33,916 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Randall Road over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Randall Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Randall Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.