ST. CHARLES ROAD
Carrying ST. CHARLES ROAD over E. BR. DUPAGE RIVER
1.0M W OF ILL 53, DuPage, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST. CHARLES ROAD
The ST. CHARLES ROAD bridge in DuPage, Illinois carries ST. CHARLES ROAD over E. BR. DUPAGE RIVER. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST. CHARLES ROAD 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
- 1933
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022006800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST. CHARLES ROAD 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 ST. CHARLES ROAD against other structures in DuPage and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
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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 ST. CHARLES ROAD?
ST. CHARLES ROAD in DuPage, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST. CHARLES ROAD inspected?
ST. CHARLES ROAD'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 15,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST. CHARLES ROAD 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 ST. CHARLES ROAD?
ST. CHARLES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST. CHARLES ROAD?
ST. CHARLES ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ST. CHARLES ROAD and does age affect safety?
ST. CHARLES ROAD was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
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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