US Bridges

Fabyan Parkway over Fox River

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · Fabyan Pk W of Il 25 · Structure no. 045309700000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,309 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fabyan Parkway over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fabyan Parkway over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 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 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,648 by 2046. The structure is 1,309 ft (399.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFabyan Parkway
CrossesFox River
LocationFabyan Pk W of Il 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86473, -88.31222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,309 ft (399.1 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,200 (2023)
Projected traffic34,648 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Fabyan Parkway over Fox River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Fabyan Parkway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fabyan Parkway over Fox River carry?

About 28,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fabyan Parkway over Fox River?

The structure is 1,309 ft (399.1 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Fabyan Parkway over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.