US Bridges

Winfield RD over Spring Brook

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N Il 56 · Structure no. 022300200000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfield RD over Spring Brook is a concrete slab carrying Winfield RD over Spring Brook in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 96 years old, older 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,069 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWinfield RD
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.7 MI N Il 56
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84144, -88.17093
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2024)
Projected traffic17,069 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Winfield RD over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Winfield RD over Spring Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Winfield RD over Spring Brook carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Winfield RD over Spring Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Winfield RD over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.