US Bridges

Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.38 M N of I-88 · Structure no. 022007900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesIl 53 SB
CrossesE Br Du Page River
Location0.38 M N of I-88
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates41.81648, -88.07252
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,252 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page 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 Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 SB over E Br Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.