US Bridges

US 34 over W Br Dupage River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 5.3 M W of Il 53 · Structure no. 022004000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over W Br Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 34 over W Br Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 92 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,381 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 34
CrossesW Br Dupage River
Location5.3 M W of Il 53
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.78188, -88.17534
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,381 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over W Br Dupage River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 34 over W Br Dupage River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 over W Br Dupage River carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over W Br Dupage River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over W Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.