US Bridges

Kress RD over UP Railroad CO

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N of Il 38 · Structure no. 022310300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kress RD over UP Railroad CO is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kress RD over UP Railroad CO in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKress RD
CrossesUP Railroad CO
Location0.3 MI N of Il 38
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88325, -88.24425
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2024)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Kress RD over UP Railroad CO built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kress RD over UP Railroad CO 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kress RD over UP Railroad CO carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Kress RD over UP Railroad CO?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Kress RD over UP Railroad CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.