US Bridges

Yackley Ave over Rott Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.4M.S.OF Ogden Ave. · Structure no. 022500100000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yackley Ave over Rott Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yackley Ave over Rott Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 years old, older 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYackley Ave
CrossesRott Creek
Location0.4M.S.OF Ogden Ave.
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7934, -88.09084
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic10,252 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 Yackley Ave over Rott Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Yackley Ave over Rott 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yackley Ave over Rott Creek carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yackley Ave over Rott Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Yackley Ave over Rott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.