US Bridges

Il 19 over Meacham Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · .17 M E of Medinh RD · Structure no. 022200500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 over Meacham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 19 over Meacham Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,645 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesIl 19
CrossesMeacham Creek
Location.17 M E of Medinh RD
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates41.9763, -88.04857
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,645 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 19 over Meacham Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 19 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 19 over Meacham Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 over Meacham Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Il 19 over Meacham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.