Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek
PoorDuPage County, Illinois · .3 MI N I 55 Frtg RD · Structure no. 022310000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Nantucket Drive over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.