Kimball-St over Fox River
PoorKane County, Illinois · Downtown Elgin · Structure no. 045630100000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 447 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kimball-St over Fox River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kimball-St over Fox River in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 108 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2046. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kimball-St over Fox River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Kimball-St over Fox River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Kimball-St over Fox River carry?
About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kimball-St over Fox River?
The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Kimball-St over Fox River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.