US Bridges

Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S. Beith RD · Structure no. 045552900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1 is a concrete slab carrying Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesThatcher Road
CrossesVirgil Ditch No. 1
Location0.1 MI S. Beith RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.92459, -88.56121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic702 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Thatcher Road over Virgil Ditch No. 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.