DuPage County Bridge Report Card
DuPage County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
DuPage County, Illinois
DuPage County has 345 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.5% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 179,025 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives DuPage County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 345 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 179,025 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.5% | 15.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.7% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 10,836,535 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 179,025 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in DuPage County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il 38 over Winfield Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,000 | 1982 |
| County Farm RD over W Branch Du Page Riv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,800 | 1929 |
| Warrenville RD over E.branch Du Page Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,200 | 1946 |
| Geneva Road over W.branch Du Page Rv. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,600 | 1941 |
| York Road over I-88 E-w Toll Ramp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,400 | 1958 |
| Cass AVE over I- 55 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,000 | 1960 |
| Fap-367 (army Tr R over W Br Dupage River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,100 | 1987 |
| Highland AVE over Il 56 (butterfield) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,050 | 1987 |
| Fau-1369 (schick R over W Br. Dupage River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,800 | 1961 |
| Woodridge Drive over Crabtree Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,650 | 1986 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.