US Bridges

Il 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 2.5 M E of Il 59 · Structure no. 022015100000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path is a concrete slab carrying Il 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 40 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 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,786 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 56
CrossesPrvt RD & Bike Path
Location2.5 M E of Il 59
RouteState Highway 56
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83017, -88.16097
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2023)
Projected traffic18,786 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Il 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path 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 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Il 56 over Prvt RD & Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.