US Bridges

Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 150 Ft W Melody La. · Structure no. 022675300000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHillside RD
CrossesWest Br Dupage R
Location150 Ft W Melody La.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76633, -88.15773
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Hillside RD over West Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside RD over West Br Dupage R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.