US Bridges

Winfield Road over Spring Brook Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.8 M N of Il 38 · Structure no. 022600700000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfield Road over Spring Brook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winfield Road over Spring Brook 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,414 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinfield Road
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
Location0.8 M N of Il 38
Coordinates41.86764, -88.15834
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,414 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Winfield Road over Spring Brook Creek built?

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

What condition is Winfield Road over Spring Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Winfield Road over Spring Brook Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Winfield Road over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Winfield Road over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.