Black RD over Dupage River
GoodWill County, Illinois · 200 Ft W FAI 55 · Structure no. 099303100000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black RD over Dupage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black RD over Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 years old, older 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,992 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black RD over Dupage River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Black RD over Dupage 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Black RD over Dupage River carry?
About 24,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Black RD over Dupage River?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Black RD over Dupage River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.