US Bridges

Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Ramm Rd. · Structure no. 045312000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarron Road
CrossesVirgil DR Dt 3
Location1.0 MI N Ramm Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99619, -88.56223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic61 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3 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 Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barron Road over Virgil DR Dt 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.