Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch
PoorDuPage County, Illinois · .25 MI W of Madison · Structure no. 022600400000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Lane Court over 63rd Street Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.