Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River
GoodKane County, Illinois · 1200 Ft W Ill Rt 25 · Structure no. 045600900000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 years old, older 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,276 by 2046. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Illinois Ave over W Br Fox River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.