US Bridges

Il 38 over E Br Du Page River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.4 M E of Il 53 · Structure no. 022016100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38 over E Br Du Page River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38 over E Br Du Page River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 37,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,875 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIl 38
CrossesE Br Du Page River
Location0.4 M E of Il 53
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates41.85939, -88.0451
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,700 (2023)
Projected traffic37,875 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Il 38 over E Br Du Page River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 38 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 38 over E Br Du Page River carry?

About 37,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 over E Br Du Page River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Il 38 over E Br Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.