US Bridges

I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave.

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1M.E.OF IL-53 · Structure no. 022998000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,200
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave. 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 147,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,180 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-355 NB & SB
CrossesHitchcock Ave.
Location1M.E.OF IL-53
RouteInterstate 355
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79358, -88.05691
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,200 (2023)
Projected traffic119,180 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
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 Hitchcock Ave. built?

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

What condition is I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave. carry?

About 147,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-355 NB & SB over Hitchcock Ave.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.