US Bridges

Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W of Il 25 · Structure no. 045316700000000

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

About this bridge

Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk 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 8,174 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStearns RD EB
CrossesN Arm Brewster Crk
Location0.3 MI W of Il 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97731, -88.28716
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,174 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over N Arm Brewster Crk built?

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

What condition is Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk carry?

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

How long is Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns RD EB over N Arm Brewster Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.