US Bridges

CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1 MI S of US 34 · Structure no. 022007100000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR is a concrete slab carrying CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-2 (belmont Ave)
CrossesST Joseph CR
Location1 MI S of US 34
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79214, -88.03783
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2024)
Projected traffic13,534 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR 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 CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns CH-2 (belmont Ave) over ST Joseph CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.