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CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · .43 MI S N Aurora RD · Structure no. 022310800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,573 by 2046. The structure is 383 ft (116.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-14 (eola Rd)
CrossesBn Railroad
Location.43 MI S N Aurora RD
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.77533, -88.24114
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,800 (2024)
Projected traffic27,573 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad 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 CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad carry?

About 37,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad?

The structure is 383 ft (116.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CH-14 (eola Rd) over Bn Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.