Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch
FairKane County, Illinois · 300 Ft W Ill RTE 25 · Structure no. 045600000000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 101 years old, older 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Benton Street over Fox River E. Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.