US Bridges

Il 83 over Marion Hills Ditch

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.05 M N of 63rd · Structure no. 022056300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 over Marion Hills Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 83 over Marion Hills Ditch in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 51,611 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

CarriesIl 83
CrossesMarion Hills Ditch
Location0.05 M N of 63rd
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates41.77503, -87.94679
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,900 (2023)
Projected traffic51,611 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 Marion Hills Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 over Marion Hills 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Il 83 over Marion Hills Ditch carry?

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

How long is Il 83 over Marion Hills Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Il 83 over Marion Hills Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.