US Bridges

Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR

PoorPosted for load

Kane County, Illinois · 0.5 M N. of Bowes RD · Structure no. 045313200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,867 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMuirhead Rd.
CrossesCc&p RR
Location0.5 M N. of Bowes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02066, -88.42037
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,867 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 Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Muirhead Rd. over Cc&p RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.