US Bridges

Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · N of Will CO E Wash · Structure no. 022302800000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Road
CrossesWest Br Dupage R
LocationN of Will CO E Wash
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.74044, -88.12699
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,495 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Road over West Br Dupage R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.