US Bridges

Il 59 over Abandoned RR

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.66 M S of Il 64 · Structure no. 022014400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 59 over Abandoned RR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,159 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 59
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.66 M S of Il 64
RouteState Highway 59
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90731, -88.20483
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
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.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2023)
Projected traffic26,159 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 59 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 over Abandoned RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 59 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Il 59 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.