US Bridges

Sandwald Road over Interstate 90

Good

Kane County, Illinois · I90 1.5 M W of Il 47 · Structure no. 045996400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sandwald Road over Interstate 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandwald Road over Interstate 90 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandwald Road
CrossesInterstate 90
LocationI90 1.5 M W of Il 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.13029, -88.45773
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic549 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Sandwald Road over Interstate 90 built?

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

What condition is Sandwald Road over Interstate 90 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sandwald Road over Interstate 90 carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandwald Road over Interstate 90?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sandwald Road over Interstate 90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.