US Bridges

Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 400 Ft S Bn RR · Structure no. 022635200000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Ave
CrossesSt. Joseph Creek
Location400 Ft S Bn RR
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79482, -88.02771
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Ave over St. Joseph 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Ave over St. Joseph Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.