US Bridges

Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 2.4 M W of US 45 · Structure no. 022005800000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 6 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,402 by 2046. The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 38 WB
CrossesIl 38 EB Ramp
Location2.4 M W of US 45
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86175, -87.92271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.8 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2023)
Projected traffic25,402 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp?

The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Il 38 WB over Il 38 EB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.