US Bridges

Il 83 over RR - Metra

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.1 M S of Il 19 · Structure no. 022014100000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 over RR - Metra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 over RR - Metra in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,985 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 83
CrossesRR - Metra
Location0.1 M S of Il 19
RouteState Highway 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95951, -87.95939
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2023)
Projected traffic48,985 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 over RR - Metra built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Il 83 over RR - Metra 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 83 over RR - Metra carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 over RR - Metra?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 over RR - Metra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.