US Bridges

Oak Street over BNSF RR

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.7MI.N.OFCHICAGOAVE · Structure no. 022640400000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street over BNSF RR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.7MI.N.OFCHICAGOAVE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80489, -87.92008
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over BNSF 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Oak Street over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over BNSF RR?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.