US Bridges

Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.6 MI N. Il RTE 38 · Structure no. 045311400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, 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 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrancis RD
CrossesVirgil Ditch No 1
Location0.6 MI N. Il RTE 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90767, -88.51726
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1 built?

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

What condition is Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Francis RD over Virgil Ditch No 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.