US Bridges

Pleasant Lane over I-355

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.44 M S of North Av · Structure no. 022995400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Lane over I-355 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Lane over I-355 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPleasant Lane
CrossesI-355
Location0.44 M S of North Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89785, -88.03827
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Lane over I-355 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Lane over I-355 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Lane over I-355 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Lane over I-355?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Lane over I-355?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.