US Bridges

FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.4 MI S I-390 · Structure no. 022021400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long.

CarriesFAU-2585 Medinah R
CrossesMeacham Creek
Location0.4 MI S I-390
Coordinates41.98762, -88.05093
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns FAU-2585 Medinah R over Meacham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.