US Bridges

Powers RD over I90

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW of Il 72 · Structure no. 045993300000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Powers RD over I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powers RD over I90 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2046. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPowers RD
CrossesI90
Location1.5 MI NW of Il 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.11039, -88.40856
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Powers RD over I90 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powers RD over I90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Powers RD over I90 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Powers RD over I90?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Powers RD over I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.