US Bridges

Ferry RD over Ej&e RR

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.4 MI W Il 59 · Structure no. 022311300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry RD over Ej&e RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry RD over Ej&e RR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerry RD
CrossesEj&e RR
Location1.4 MI W Il 59
Coordinates41.8072, -88.22976
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2024)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ferry RD over Ej&e RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry RD over Ej&e RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry RD over Ej&e RR carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ferry RD over Ej&e RR?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry RD over Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.