US Bridges

Royce RD over E Br Dupage River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W. of Ill 53 · Structure no. 099605100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royce RD over E Br Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Royce RD over E Br 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 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoyce RD
CrossesE Br Dupage River
Location0.1 MI W. of Ill 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71828, -88.07117
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2023)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Royce RD over E Br Dupage River built?

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

What condition is Royce RD over E 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Royce RD over E Br Dupage River carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Royce RD over E Br Dupage River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Royce RD over E Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.