Il 56 over Fox River Tailrace

Good Condition94 years old11,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
Location0.1 M W Of Il 25
CarriesIl 56
CrossesFox River Tailrace
Coordinates41.80673, -88.32265

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width49.2 ft (15 m)
Deck Area211.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,900 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection122
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number045005500000000

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