US Bridges

Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N of Il 71 · Structure no. 047314500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax 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 635 ft (193.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesFox River & Omnitrax
Location0.1 MI N of Il 71
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.67593, -88.37821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Fox River & Omnitrax built?

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

What condition is Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax carry?

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

How long is Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax?

The structure is 635 ft (193.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard RD over Fox River & Omnitrax?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.