US Bridges

Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 100 Ft N Edgewater · Structure no. 022675000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGartner RD
CrossesWest Br Dupage River
Location100 Ft N Edgewater
Coordinates41.75792, -88.14002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$552,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Gartner RD over West 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gartner RD over West Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.