US Bridges

Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.25 M. W.Of Il 59 · Structure no. 022600600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,585 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 132 ft wide.

CarriesJoliet and Wilson
CrossesKress Creek
Location0.25 M. W.Of Il 59
Coordinates41.85644, -88.20437
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,585 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joliet and Wilson over Kress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Joliet and Wilson over Kress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.