US Bridges

Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.12 M W of Il 25 · Structure no. 045601900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,908 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Gate Road
CrossesFox River Bike Trail
Location0.12 M W of Il 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.94949, -88.30877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,908 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Red Gate Road over Fox River Bike Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.