US Bridges

Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of Il 126 · Structure no. 099462200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,392 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesIl 59
CrossesDu Page Rvr Overflw
Location0.5 M N of Il 126
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.61774, -88.20263
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2023)
Projected traffic22,392 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Il 59 over Du Page Rvr Overflw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.