US Bridges

Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S 63rd ST · Structure no. 022635000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,423 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Ave
CrossesPrentiss Creek
Location0.3 MI S 63rd ST
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76882, -88.03167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,423 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Ave over Prentiss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.