US Bridges

FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 2 MI N. of Il 38 · Structure no. 045306600000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-97 (w Cl Road)
CrossesUnion Dr. Ditch #3
Location2 MI N. of Il 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93372, -88.60139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,623 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-97 (w Cl Road) over Union Dr. Ditch #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.