Red Gate Road over Fox River
FairKane County, Illinois · 0.18 M E Il 31 · Structure no. 045602400000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,148 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Gate Road over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Gate Road over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,148 ft (349.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Gate Road over Fox River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Gate Road over Fox River 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 Red Gate Road over Fox River carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Red Gate Road over Fox River?
The structure is 1,148 ft (349.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Red Gate Road over Fox River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.