US Bridges

Harley RD over UP RR

PoorPosted for load

Kane County, Illinois · 1.3 Mi. S of IL-38 · Structure no. 045314300000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harley RD over UP RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harley RD over UP RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarley RD
CrossesUP RR
Location1.3 Mi. S of IL-38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88759, -88.42378
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harley RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harley RD over UP 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harley RD over UP RR carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harley RD over UP RR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harley RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.