US 34 over Fox River
Kendall County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 34 over Fox River in Kendall County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 131 inventoried bridges in Kendall County rated fair (37.4%); 15 (11.5%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 342 ft |
| Location | US 34 & Fox River |
| NBI structure number | 047005000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kendall County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ill 47 over Fox River | 1984 | 24,800 | Fair |
| US 34/FAP 311 over Waubansee Creek | 2002 | 24,700 | Fair |
| US 34 over Blackberry Creek | 2019 | 22,400 | Good |
| US 34 over Waubansee Creek | 2001 | 22,300 | Fair |
| US 34 over Rob Roy Creek | 2019 | 18,700 | Good |
| Orchard Rd over Gates Cr/trib to Fox | 2000 | 18,700 | Fair |
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