US Bridges

Il 59 over Du Page River

Good

Will County, Illinois · 2.8 M S of Il 126 · Structure no. 099033900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 over Du Page River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 59 over Du Page River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,608 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesIl 59
CrossesDu Page River
Location2.8 M S of Il 126
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.57401, -88.20085
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2023)
Projected traffic40,608 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Il 59 over Du Page River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 over Du Page River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Il 59 over Du Page River carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 over Du Page River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Il 59 over Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.