US Bridges

Stearns Road over Multiuse Path

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.1MI E Dunham Rd. · Structure no. 045317300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns Road over Multiuse Path is a concrete frame carrying Stearns Road over Multiuse Path 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,692 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesStearns Road
CrossesMultiuse Path
Location0.1MI E Dunham Rd.
Coordinates41.97781, -88.26833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2023)
Projected traffic22,692 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stearns Road over Multiuse Path built?

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

What condition is Stearns Road over Multiuse Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns Road over Multiuse Path carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stearns Road over Multiuse Path?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns Road over Multiuse Path?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.