US Bridges

Center Ave over St.Joseph Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. 022665100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Ave over St.Joseph Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Ave over St.Joseph Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Ave
CrossesSt.Joseph Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80353, -88.07192
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Center Ave over St.Joseph Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center 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 October 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Center Ave over St.Joseph Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Center Ave over St.Joseph Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.