US Bridges

Midwest Road over Ginger Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S I-88 · Structure no. 022311000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwest Road over Ginger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Midwest Road over Ginger Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMidwest Road
CrossesGinger Creek
Location0.5 MI S I-88
Coordinates41.83804, -87.9721
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Midwest Road over Ginger Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midwest Road over Ginger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Midwest Road over Ginger Creek carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Midwest Road over Ginger Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Midwest Road over Ginger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.