Shepley RD over Du Page Riv
PoorPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · 0.5 MI SE River RD · Structure no. 099425200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepley RD over Du Page Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shepley RD over Du Page Riv in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepley RD over Du Page Riv built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepley RD over Du Page Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Shepley RD over Du Page Riv carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Shepley RD over Du Page Riv?
The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Shepley RD over Du Page Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.