US Bridges

Farnsworth Avenue over I-88

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E. of Ill. 25 · Structure no. 045994500000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Farnsworth Avenue over I-88 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farnsworth Avenue over I-88 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,670 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesFarnsworth Avenue
CrossesI-88
Location1.8 MI E. of Ill. 25
Coordinates41.79843, -88.28206
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,670 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Farnsworth Avenue over I-88 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farnsworth Avenue over I-88 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Farnsworth Avenue over I-88 carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Farnsworth Avenue over I-88?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Farnsworth Avenue over I-88?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.