Ill 71 over Roads CR
FairKendall County, Illinois · .5MI SW Newark · Structure no. 047005600000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 71 over Roads CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 71 over Roads CR in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,983 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 71 over Roads CR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 71 over Roads CR 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 71 over Roads CR carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 71 over Roads CR?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 71 over Roads CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.