US Bridges

East New York ST over Ej&e RR

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.5 M W of ILL-59 · Structure no. 022002900000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East New York ST over Ej&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East New York ST over Ej&e RR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,827 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast New York ST
CrossesEj&e RR
Location1.5 M W of ILL-59
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7599, -88.23445
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,827 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$840,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East New York ST over Ej&e RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is East New York ST over Ej&e RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does East New York ST over Ej&e RR carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East New York ST over Ej&e RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns East New York ST over Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.