Main Street over Fox River
FairKane County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E. of Il 31 · Structure no. 045615000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Fox River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,446 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Main Street over Fox River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Main Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Fox River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Fox River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Fox River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.