US Bridges

Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv

Poor

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5M S US-20 · Structure no. 022745100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesArlington Drive
CrossesW Branch Dupage Riv
Location0.5M S US-20
Coordinates41.97494, -88.13877
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv built?

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

What condition is Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Drive over W Branch Dupage Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.