US Bridges

Gary Av over Winfield Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · .83 MI So of Geneva · Structure no. 022016900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary Av over Winfield Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gary Av over Winfield Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,302 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGary Av
CrossesWinfield Creek
Location.83 MI So of Geneva
Coordinates41.87648, -88.11817
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2024)
Projected traffic10,302 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gary Av over Winfield Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gary Av over Winfield 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gary Av over Winfield Creek carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gary Av over Winfield Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Gary Av over Winfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.