US Bridges

Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1000FT W of Ohio ST · Structure no. 045602200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWood Street
CrossesBNSF and Indian CR
Location1000FT W of Ohio ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7675, -88.29551
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic336 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Street over BNSF and Indian CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.