US Bridges

Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Il 83 · Structure no. 022008900000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesClarendon Hills RD
CrossesI- 55
Location0.5 M W Il 83
Coordinates41.7383, -87.9539
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,303 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55 carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Clarendon Hills RD over I- 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.