US Bridges

Il 59 over Kress Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.7 M S of Il 38 · Structure no. 022003700000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 over Kress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 59 over Kress Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,765 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 59
CrossesKress Creek
Location0.7 M S of Il 38
RouteState Highway 59
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85304, -88.20186
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,765 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$458,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 59 over Kress Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Il 59 over Kress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 59 over Kress Creek carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 over Kress Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Il 59 over Kress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.