US Bridges

Indian Trail over Fox River

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Mitchell RD · Structure no. 045308800000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Trail over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,496 by 2046. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail
CrossesFox River
Location0.5 MI W Mitchell RD
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78209, -88.31535
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2023)
Projected traffic20,496 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail over Fox River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Indian Trail over Fox River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Trail over Fox River carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indian Trail over Fox River?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.