US Bridges

Stearns RD over Fox River

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.6 MI W of IL25 · Structure no. 045316600000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
980 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns RD over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearns RD over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,348 by 2046. The structure is 980 ft (298.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStearns RD
CrossesFox River
Location0.6 MI W of IL25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97771, -88.29421
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length980 ft (298.8 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,348 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stearns RD over Fox River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearns RD over Fox River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns RD over Fox River carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stearns RD over Fox River?

The structure is 980 ft (298.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns RD over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.