US Bridges

127th Street over Dupage Riv

FairClosed to traffic

Will County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W Nville RD · Structure no. 099311300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Street over Dupage Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127th Street over Dupage Riv in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,744 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Carries127th Street
CrossesDupage Riv
Location0.2 MI W Nville RD
Coordinates41.65194, -88.18134
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,744 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 127th Street over Dupage Riv built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th Street over Dupage Riv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 127th Street over Dupage Riv carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 127th Street over Dupage Riv?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 127th Street over Dupage Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.