US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Parking Garage

Good

Kane County, Illinois · E Bank Fox River · Structure no. 045630700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Parking Garage is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Drive over Parking Garage in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesParking Garage
LocationE Bank Fox River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03766, -88.28567
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2023)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Parking Garage built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Parking Garage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Parking Garage carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Parking Garage?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Parking Garage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.