US Bridges

I-355 over Jackson Ave.

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1M.E.OF IL-53 · Structure no. 022998200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-355 over Jackson Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-355 over Jackson 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 144,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,554 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-355
CrossesJackson Ave.
Location1M.E.OF IL-53
RouteInterstate 355
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.77584, -88.04938
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.6 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,300 (2023)
Projected traffic116,554 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
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 over Jackson Ave. built?

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

What condition is I-355 over Jackson 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 over Jackson Ave. carry?

About 144,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-355 over Jackson Ave.?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I-355 over Jackson Ave.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.