Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3
FairKane County, Illinois · 3 MI S Burlington · Structure no. 045331900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3 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 2023.
How much traffic does Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Middleton Road over Virgil Ditch No 3?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.