US Bridges

FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 350 N of IL19 · Structure no. 022312500000000

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 30 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,795 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-345 (york Rd)
CrossesBensenville Ditch
Location350 N of IL19
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96192, -87.93961
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2023)
Projected traffic29,795 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAP-345 (york Rd) over Bensenville Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.