US Bridges

Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.01 M N Sterns RD · Structure no. 045317400000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail is a concrete slab carrying Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,991 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 218 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 25
CrossesStearns Road Trail
Location0.01 M N Sterns RD
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98024, -88.26921
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,991 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns Il 25 over Stearns Road Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.