US Bridges

Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv

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DuPage County, Illinois · N. Il 38 & W. Il 53 · Structure no. 022700000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHill Avenue
CrossesE. Br. Dupage Riv
LocationN. Il 38 & W. Il 53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88327, -88.03657
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Avenue over E. Br. Dupage Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.