US Bridges

Church Road over I-88

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. E. Fox River · Structure no. 045994900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over I-88 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Road over I-88 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesI-88
Location1.5 Mi. E. Fox River
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79832, -88.28949
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2023)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Church Road over I-88 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over I-88 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 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over I-88 carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over I-88?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over I-88?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.