US Bridges

Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of US 34 · Structure no. 047314400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,487 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesGates Cr/Trib to Fox
Location0.5 MI S of US 34
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.67807, -88.38012
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2024)
Projected traffic18,487 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox 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 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Orchard RD over Gates Cr/Trib to Fox?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.