CHGO GRT WSTRN RR
Carrying CHGO GRT WSTRN RR over ILL 31 (SECOND ST)
.3 M N OF ILL 64, Kane, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHGO GRT WSTRN RR
The CHGO GRT WSTRN RR bridge in Kane, Illinois carries CHGO GRT WSTRN RR over ILL 31 (SECOND ST). It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 12,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHGO GRT WSTRN RR compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 045006800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHGO GRT WSTRN RR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CHGO GRT WSTRN RR against other structures in Kane and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CHGO GRT WSTRN RR?
CHGO GRT WSTRN RR in Kane, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHGO GRT WSTRN RR inspected?
CHGO GRT WSTRN RR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHGO GRT WSTRN RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHGO GRT WSTRN RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CHGO GRT WSTRN RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHGO GRT WSTRN RR?
Ownership is not specified for CHGO GRT WSTRN RR in the NBI.
How old is CHGO GRT WSTRN RR and does age affect safety?
CHGO GRT WSTRN RR was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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