US Bridges

Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek

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DuPage County, Illinois · 0.7 M S of Il 19 · Structure no. 022018900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 (rohlwing R
CrossesSpringbrook Creek
Location0.7 M S of Il 19
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96347, -88.03161
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 (rohlwing R over Springbrook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.