US Bridges

Illini Drive over Klein Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 200 W. Hiawatha DR · Structure no. 022620700000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illini Drive over Klein Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying Illini Drive over Klein Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesIllini Drive
CrossesKlein Creek
Location200 W. Hiawatha DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91613, -88.13089
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Illini Drive over Klein Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illini Drive over Klein 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Illini Drive over Klein Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Illini Drive over Klein Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Illini Drive over Klein Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.