US Bridges

Il 83 over Drainage Ditch

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · N of 63rd ST · Structure no. 022017400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 83 over Drainage Ditch in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,806 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesIl 83
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationN of 63rd ST
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates41.77635, -87.94684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,900 (2023)
Projected traffic25,806 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 83 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 83 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 53,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.