US Bridges

Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · Sect 8 & 9 Line · Structure no. 047312100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2046. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitfield RD MS00
CrossesFox River
LocationSect 8 & 9 Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.6066, -88.56279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2024)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitfield RD MS00 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whitfield RD MS00 over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.