US Bridges

State St. over Fox River

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 300 Ft E of Lafox ST · Structure no. 045312800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
366 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State St. over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State St. over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2046. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState St.
CrossesFox River
Location300 Ft E of Lafox ST
Coordinates41.99428, -88.29489
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State St. over Fox River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is State St. over Fox River 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 State St. over Fox River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State St. over Fox River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns State St. over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.