US Bridges

Il 53 over E Br Du Page River

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.8 M N Il 38 · Structure no. 022018100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 over E Br Du Page River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 53 over E Br Du Page River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,231 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesIl 53
CrossesE Br Du Page River
Location0.8 M N Il 38
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates41.86543, -88.04131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2023)
Projected traffic13,231 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 53 over E Br Du Page River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 over E Br Du Page River 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 53 over E Br Du Page River carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 over E Br Du Page River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 over E Br Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.