FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River
PoorPosted for loadDuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E Il 59 · Structure no. 022302700000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is FAU-3818 Mack Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-3818 Mack Road over W Br Dupage River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.