US Bridges

Wilson ST over Fox River

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .1 MI W of IL25 · Structure no. 045605100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson ST over Fox River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilson ST over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,080 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWilson ST
CrossesFox River
Location.1 MI W of IL25
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2023)
Projected traffic17,080 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilson ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson ST over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson ST over Fox River carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilson ST over Fox River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.