US Bridges

CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.1 E Il 83 · Structure no. 022312400000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,292 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesCH38 - 63rd ST
CrossesFlagg Creek Trib
Location0.1 E Il 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77426, -87.9457
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic9,292 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CH38 - 63rd ST over Flagg Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.