US Bridges

US 52 over Du Page River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.2 M E of Il 59 · Structure no. 099027600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Du Page River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Du Page River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,928 by 2046. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesDu Page River
Location0.2 M E of Il 59
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates41.52159, -88.19599
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,928 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Du Page River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Du Page River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Du Page River carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Du Page River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.