US Bridges

I-290 over Spring Brook

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.6 M S of Il 19 · Structure no. 022009300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 over Spring Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-290 over Spring Brook in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 94,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,012 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-290
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.6 M S of Il 19
RouteInterstate 290
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96398, -88.02664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,000 (2024)
Projected traffic82,012 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-290 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-290 over Spring Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 over Spring Brook carry?

About 94,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-290 over Spring Brook?

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

Who owns I-290 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.