US Bridges

York RD over Il 38

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.5 M E of Il 83 · Structure no. 022006700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York RD over Il 38 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying York RD over Il 38 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesYork RD
CrossesIl 38
Location1.5 M E of Il 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86152, -87.93098
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was York RD over Il 38 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is York RD over Il 38 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 2024.

How much traffic does York RD over Il 38 carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is York RD over Il 38?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns York RD over Il 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.