US Bridges

Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 M N of US 34 · Structure no. 022305400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek is a concrete frame carrying Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,897 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53
CrossesST Joseph Creek
Location0.2 M N of US 34
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80304, -88.07774
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,897 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 over ST Joseph Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.