Fox River DR over Fox River
FairKendall County, Illinois · CH15 Ovr Fox River · Structure no. 047308100000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fox River DR over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox River DR over Fox River in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,318 by 2046. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fox River DR over Fox River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Fox River DR over Fox River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Fox River DR over Fox River carry?
About 3,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fox River DR over Fox River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Fox River DR over Fox River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.