Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River
PoorDuPage County, Illinois · 0.25 M W Winfield RD · Structure no. 022303200000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beecher Avenue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher Avenue over W. Br. Dupage River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.