US Bridges

Ferry RD over WB Dupage River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of River RD · Structure no. 022304800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry RD over WB Dupage River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry RD over WB Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesFerry RD
CrossesWB Dupage River
Location0.2 MI E of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.80713, -88.17526
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ferry RD over WB Dupage River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry RD over WB Dupage River 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ferry RD over WB Dupage River carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ferry RD over WB Dupage River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry RD over WB Dupage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.