US Bridges

Keslinger RD over UP Railroad

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1W of Randall RD · Structure no. 045315000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keslinger RD over UP Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keslinger RD over UP Railroad in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKeslinger RD
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1W of Randall RD
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88272, -88.35983
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Keslinger RD over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keslinger RD over UP Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Keslinger RD over UP Railroad carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Keslinger RD over UP Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Keslinger RD over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.