US Bridges

Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .5 MI N Ramm RD · Structure no. 045554300000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPeplow RD
CrossesTrib Virgil Ditch 3
Location.5 MI N Ramm RD
Coordinates41.98928, -88.54747
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic946 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3 carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Peplow RD over Trib Virgil Ditch 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.