US Bridges

Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 400 Ft S Gilbert · Structure no. 022635400000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jacqueline Drive 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJacqueline Drive
CrossesSt.Joseph Creek
Location400 Ft S Gilbert
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79305, -88.02291
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks37%
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 Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph Creek built?

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

What condition is Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph 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 Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jacqueline Drive over St.Joseph Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.