US Bridges

Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W I-55 · Structure no. 099425300000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,576 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSeil Rd/County Far
CrossesDupage River
Location0.5 MI W I-55
Coordinates41.50746, -88.20844
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,576 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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 Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Seil Rd/County Far over Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.