INDIAN TRAIL
Carrying INDIAN TRAIL over FOX RIVER
0.5 MI W MITCHELL RD, Kane, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INDIAN TRAIL
The INDIAN TRAIL bridge in Kane, Illinois carries INDIAN TRAIL over FOX RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 178.6 meters (586 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INDIAN TRAIL compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 178.6 m (586 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 045308800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INDIAN TRAIL 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 INDIAN TRAIL 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 INDIAN TRAIL?
INDIAN TRAIL in Kane, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INDIAN TRAIL inspected?
INDIAN TRAIL'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 19,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDIAN TRAIL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INDIAN TRAIL?
INDIAN TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INDIAN TRAIL?
INDIAN TRAIL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is INDIAN TRAIL and does age affect safety?
INDIAN TRAIL was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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