US Bridges

3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned)

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.3M N of IL.64 · Structure no. 045685300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned) is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned) in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd. Avenue
CrossesUPRR (abandoned)
Location0.3M N of IL.64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91684, -88.31134
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic488 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned) 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 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned) carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned)?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Avenue over UPRR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.