US Bridges

Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Il 38 · Structure no. 045316000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2046. The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1 MI S of Il 38
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8904, -88.45552
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length501 ft (152.6 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.