US Bridges

US 34 over Il 53

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M S I-88 · Structure no. 022003300000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over Il 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Il 53 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,816 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 34
CrossesIl 53
Location0.5 M S I-88
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.801, -88.07752
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,816 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$242,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over Il 53 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 34 over Il 53 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 over Il 53 carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over Il 53?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over Il 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.