US Bridges

Coombs Road over Dm&e RR

Good

Kane County, Illinois · I N.Highland RD · Structure no. 045312400000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coombs Road over Dm&e RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coombs Road over Dm&e RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCoombs Road
CrossesDm&e RR
LocationI N.Highland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06032, -88.37651
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2023)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coombs Road over Dm&e RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Coombs Road over Dm&e RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Coombs Road over Dm&e RR carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coombs Road over Dm&e RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Coombs Road over Dm&e RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.