US Bridges

Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · .5 MI S Big Timber R · Structure no. 045311500000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,246 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,536 by 2046. The structure is 1,246 ft (379.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRandall Road
CrossesMetra Ic&e UP Rrs
Location.5 MI S Big Timber R
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05974, -88.3368
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,246 ft (379.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2023)
Projected traffic59,536 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs 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 Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs?

The structure is 1,246 ft (379.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Road over Metra Ic&e UP Rrs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.