US Bridges

Orchard Road over B+n R.R

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · Orchard RD 1/4MNMILL · Structure no. 047313200000000

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over B+n R.R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Road over B+n R.R in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 32 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,078 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesB+n R.R
LocationOrchard RD 1/4MNMILL
Coordinates41.69796, -88.38064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic22,078 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Orchard Road over B+n R.R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Orchard Road over B+n R.R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Road over B+n R.R carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over B+n R.R?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over B+n R.R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.