US Bridges

Il 56 over W Br Dupage River

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.3 M NE Il 59 · Structure no. 022202700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 56 over W Br Dupage River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 56 over W Br Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,828 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 115 ft wide.

CarriesIl 56
CrossesW Br Dupage River
Location1.3 M NE Il 59
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates41.82512, -88.17958
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,828 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 56 over W Br Dupage River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 56 over W Br Dupage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 56 over W Br Dupage River carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 56 over W Br Dupage River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Il 56 over W Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.