EAST NEW YORK ST
Carrying EAST NEW YORK ST over EJ&E RR
1.5 M W OF ILL-59, DuPage, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST NEW YORK ST
The EAST NEW YORK ST bridge in DuPage, Illinois carries EAST NEW YORK ST over EJ&E RR. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.2 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST NEW YORK ST compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.2 m (135 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022002900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST NEW YORK ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EAST NEW YORK ST against other structures in DuPage and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST NEW YORK ST?
EAST NEW YORK ST in DuPage, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST NEW YORK ST inspected?
EAST NEW YORK ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST NEW YORK ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST NEW YORK ST?
EAST NEW YORK ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST NEW YORK ST?
EAST NEW YORK ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST NEW YORK ST and does age affect safety?
EAST NEW YORK ST was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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