US Bridges

Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3

FairPosted for load

Kane County, Illinois · 1 M W Meredith RD · Structure no. 045303800000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 is a concrete slab carrying Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWinters Road
CrossesVirgil DR Ditch NO.3
Location1 M W Meredith RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9383, -88.55866
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic549 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 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 2023.

How much traffic does Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Winters Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.