US Bridges

FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.4 MI N of IL-19 · Structure no. 022310200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,979 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-2635 Prospect
CrossesSpringbrook
Location0.4 MI N of IL-19
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97189, -87.99814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,979 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook 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 FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-2635 Prospect over Springbrook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.