US Bridges

Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River

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Cook County, Illinois · .1M E. of Cornell · Structure no. 016659700000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River is a concrete culvert carrying Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSyracuse Drive
CrossesW. Br. Dupage River
Location.1M E. of Cornell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00926, -88.11321
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Syracuse Drive over W. Br. Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.