US Bridges

Il 83 over US 34

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.5 M W of I-294 · Structure no. 022015700000000

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

About this bridge

Il 83 over US 34 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 over US 34 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 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesIl 83
CrossesUS 34
Location1.5 M W of I-294
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates41.81175, -87.94733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,500 (2023)
Projected traffic62,721 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 over US 34 built?

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

What condition is Il 83 over US 34 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 US 34 carry?

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

How long is Il 83 over US 34?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 over US 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.