US Bridges

Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.8 M E of Il 53 · Structure no. 022950100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3 is a concrete slab carrying Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesElgin Ohare Ramp
CrossesRamps G2 & G3
Location0.8 M E of Il 53
Coordinates41.98792, -88.02973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3 built?

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

What condition is Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Elgin Ohare Ramp over Ramps G2 & G3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.