US Bridges

Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M E of I-290 · Structure no. 022006400000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesIl 19
CrossesNordic Spring Brook
Location0.5 M E of I-290
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates41.97114, -88.01326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,029 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Il 19 over Nordic Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.