US Bridges

CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.4 M S ST Chas RD · Structure no. 022304400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCH-43 County Farm
CrossesKlein Creek
Location0.4 M S ST Chas RD
Coordinates41.89866, -88.15072
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-43 County Farm over Klein 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns CH-43 County Farm over Klein Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.