US Bridges

Reinking Road over Stream

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 2 MI E Starks Sta. · Structure no. 045311200000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reinking Road over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reinking Road over Stream in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReinking Road
CrossesStream
Location2 MI E Starks Sta.
Coordinates42.08283, -88.4206
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Reinking Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Reinking Road over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Reinking Road over Stream carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Reinking Road over Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Reinking Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.