US Bridges

Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.7 M S of US 34 · Structure no. 022015500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 66,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,721 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 83
CrossesRR - BNSF Brlgtn RD
Location0.7 M S of US 34
RouteState Highway 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79901, -87.9467
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,500 (2023)
Projected traffic62,721 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD carry?

About 66,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 over RR - BNSF Brlgtn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.