US Bridges

Yackley Ave over Bn RR

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S of US 34 · Structure no. 022301700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yackley Ave over Bn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yackley Ave over Bn RR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYackley Ave
CrossesBn RR
Location0.3 MI S of US 34
Coordinates41.79491, -88.09092
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic10,252 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yackley Ave over Bn RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yackley Ave over Bn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Yackley Ave over Bn RR carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yackley Ave over Bn RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Yackley Ave over Bn RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.