US Bridges

Maple Ave. over I-355

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1M.E.OF IL-53 · Structure no. 022998100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave. over I-355 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Ave. 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave.
CrossesI-355
Location1M.E.OF IL-53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78601, -88.05619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Maple Ave. over I-355 built?

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

What condition is Maple Ave. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Ave. over I-355 carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave. over I-355?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave. over I-355?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.