US Bridges

Finley Road over Lacey Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.8 Mi. N. of US 34 · Structure no. 022500300000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley Road over Lacey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Finley Road over Lacey Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,009 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesFinley Road
CrossesLacey Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of US 34
Coordinates41.8161, -88.02949
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,009 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Finley Road over Lacey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finley Road over Lacey 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Finley Road over Lacey Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Finley Road over Lacey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Finley Road over Lacey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.