US Bridges

Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield)

Poor

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.48 M N of I-88 · Structure no. 022015400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield) in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,817 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesIl 56 (butterfield)
Location0.48 M N of I-88
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83551, -88.01106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2024)
Projected traffic11,817 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield) carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over Il 56 (butterfield)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.