US Bridges

Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · N.Of University La. · Structure no. 022665700000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesVarsity Dr.
CrossesRott Creek
LocationN.Of University La.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79367, -88.08742
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Varsity Dr. over Rott 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 2022.

How much traffic does Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Varsity Dr. over Rott Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.