US Bridges

Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.66 MI S of Il 38 · Structure no. 022304000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,888 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFabyan Parkway
CrossesKress Creek
Location0.66 MI S of Il 38
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87032, -88.24385
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,888 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fabyan Parkway over Kress 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Fabyan Parkway over Kress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.