US Bridges

Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · .30 M N of Ogden Av · Structure no. 022665500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesST Joeseph Creek
Location.30 M N of Ogden Av
Coordinates41.80577, -88.0743
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over ST Joeseph 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over ST Joeseph Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.