US Bridges

63rd Street over Prentiss Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.2 Mi. E. Ill. 53 · Structure no. 022500500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Street over Prentiss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 63rd Street over Prentiss Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,291 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

Carries63rd Street
CrossesPrentiss Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. Ill. 53
Coordinates41.77199, -88.04717
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,291 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 63rd Street over Prentiss Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Street over Prentiss 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 63rd Street over Prentiss Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Street over Prentiss Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 63rd Street over Prentiss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.