US Bridges

Il 53 over Prentiss Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 2.2 M S of US 34 · Structure no. 022015900000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 over Prentiss Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 53 over Prentiss Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,523 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesIl 53
CrossesPrentiss Creek
Location2.2 M S of US 34
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates41.77149, -88.06969
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2023)
Projected traffic22,523 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 over Prentiss Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 over Prentiss 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 53 over Prentiss Creek carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 over Prentiss Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Il 53 over Prentiss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.