US Bridges

Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River

Poor

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.1 M W Il 53 · Structure no. 022304200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River is a concrete culvert carrying Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrescent Boulevard
CrossesE Br Du Page River
Location0.1 M W Il 53
Coordinates41.884, -88.03592
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Boulevard over E Br Du Page River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.