US Bridges

FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River

Poor

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.3 MI E. IL59 · Structure no. 022302100000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU-1369 (schick R
CrossesW Br. Dupage River
Location1.3 MI E. IL59
Coordinates41.95138, -88.1826
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic11,514 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.