US Bridges

Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 900W of IL53 · Structure no. 022665600000000

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 36 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurlington Av
CrossesE Branch Dupage R
Location900W of IL53
Coordinates41.79736, -88.08066
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R 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 Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Burlington Av over E Branch Dupage R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.