US Bridges

Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .6 M S/Rte 19 · Structure no. 016633000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Ave.
CrossesW Branch of Dupage
Location.6 M S/Rte 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99571, -88.13763
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Ave. over W Branch of Dupage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.