US Bridges

US 34 over E Br Du Page River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 M W Il 53 · Structure no. 022014800000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over E Br Du Page River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 34 over E Br Du Page River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,634 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34
CrossesE Br Du Page River
Location0.2 M W Il 53
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80057, -88.08179
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2023)
Projected traffic23,634 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over E Br Du Page River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 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 US 34 over E Br Du Page River carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over E Br Du Page River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over E Br Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.