US Bridges

Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · .1 M W Ill 53 · Structure no. 022303800000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 52 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesE. Br Du Page River
Location.1 M W Ill 53
Coordinates41.78579, -88.07923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave over E. Br Du Page River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.