US Bridges

Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.40 MI W IL-53 · Structure no. 022305200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,817 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHobson RD
CrossesE Br Dupage River
Location0.40 MI W IL-53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75934, -88.07142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2024)
Projected traffic11,817 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobson RD over E Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hobson RD over E Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.