US Bridges

Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.27S.ST.CHARLES Rd. · Structure no. 022995700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrecent Blvd.
CrossesI-355 & IL-53
Location0.27S.ST.CHARLES Rd.
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88415, -88.03456
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Crecent Blvd. over I-355 & IL-53?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.