US Bridges

Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 400 Ft W Ill RTE 25 · Structure no. 045600400000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshland Avenue
CrossesW Branch of Fox Rv
Location400 Ft W Ill RTE 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73791, -88.33145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland Avenue over W Branch of Fox Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.