US Bridges

Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2

FairPosted for load

Kane County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S Virgil · Structure no. 045304000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2 is a concrete slab carrying Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWelter Road
CrossesVirgil DR Ditch NO.2
Location1.0 MI S Virgil
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.94311, -88.53223
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
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic305 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2 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 2023.

How much traffic does Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Welter Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.