US Bridges

135th Street over Dupage River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E Ill 59 · Structure no. 099400300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Street over Dupage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th Street over Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,608 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries135th Street
CrossesDupage River
Location0.6 MI E Ill 59
Coordinates41.63732, -88.19095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2023)
Projected traffic13,608 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 135th Street over Dupage River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th Street over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 135th Street over Dupage River carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 135th Street over Dupage River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Street over Dupage River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.