US Bridges

FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · 1 M W Yorkville · Structure no. 047317500000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,557 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,557 ft (474.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4000 Eldamain
CrossesFox River
Location1 M W Yorkville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63995, -88.48739
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,557 ft (474.6 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (—)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River?

The structure is 1,557 ft (474.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4000 Eldamain over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.