US Bridges

Columbia Street over BNSF Railway

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.4MI S US 34 · Structure no. 022303400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Street over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Street over BNSF Railway in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesColumbia Street
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location0.4MI S US 34
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.77986, -88.13751
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Street over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Street over BNSF Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Street over BNSF Railway carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Street over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Street over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.