US Bridges

FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek

Poor

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.8 N IL-38/0.4 W 83 · Structure no. 022500200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU-2652 S Villa a
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.8 N IL-38/0.4 W 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87232, -87.96878
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2024)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-2652 S Villa a over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.