US Bridges

Ramm Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3

FairPosted for load

Kane County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Virgil · Structure no. 045304100000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramm Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 is a concrete slab carrying Ramm Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamm Road
CrossesVirgil DR Ditch NO.3
Location1.5 MI N Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98196, -88.54501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ramm Road over Virgil DR Ditch NO.3 built?

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

What condition is Ramm 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 2024.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.