US Bridges

S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi. W. Wise Road · Structure no. 016681000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv is a concrete culvert carrying S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesS. Braintree Drive
CrossesW. Branch Dupage Riv
Location0.5 Mi. W. Wise Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03304, -88.11141
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2022)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S. Braintree Drive over W. Branch Dupage Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.