US Bridges

I-355 NB & SB over IL-53

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · .3 MI N Rt 38 · Structure no. 022996100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-355 NB & SB over IL-53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-355 NB & SB over IL-53 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 5 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 125,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,556 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-355 NB & SB
CrossesIL-53
Location.3 MI N Rt 38
RouteInterstate 355
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86544, -88.03992
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,500 (2023)
Projected traffic96,556 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-355 NB & SB over IL-53 built?

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

What condition is I-355 NB & SB over 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 I-355 NB & SB over IL-53 carry?

About 125,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-355 NB & SB over IL-53?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I-355 NB & SB over IL-53?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.