Tower Road over Cc&p RR
PoorKane County, Illinois · 500 S. Bahr Rd. · Structure no. 045314200000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Road over Cc&p RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tower Road over Cc&p RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 years old, older 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 3 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.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower Road over Cc&p RR built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Tower Road 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 Tower Road over Cc&p RR carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Tower Road over Cc&p RR?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Road over Cc&p RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.