US Bridges

Washington ST over W Br Dupage River

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.05 MI S US 34 · Structure no. 022674900000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over W Br Dupage River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Washington ST over W Br Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,837 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesW Br Dupage River
Location1.05 MI S US 34
Coordinates41.77088, -88.14814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2024)
Projected traffic13,837 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Washington ST over W Br Dupage River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over W Br Dupage River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over W Br Dupage River carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over W Br Dupage River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over W Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.