US Bridges

S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.2 MI NW Naper Blvd · Structure no. 099332600000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 5 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,064 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS. Washington Stre
CrossesW.Br.Dupage River
Location0.2 MI NW Naper Blvd
Coordinates41.72059, -88.13229
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,064 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S. Washington Stre over W.Br.Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.