US Bridges

Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of Rt 34 · Structure no. 022601600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEola RD
CrossesWaubonsie Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Rt 34
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.74962, -88.24715
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek carry?

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

How long is Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Eola RD over Waubonsie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.