Il 38 over Winfield Creek
PoorPosted for loadDuPage County, Illinois · 2.6 M E of Il 59 · Structure no. 022014500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 38 over Winfield Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 38 over Winfield Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,412 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 38 over Winfield Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 38 over Winfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Il 38 over Winfield Creek carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 38 over Winfield Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Il 38 over Winfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.