US Bridges

Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek

Poor

DuPage County, Illinois · W.Of Leask Lane · Structure no. 022665800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesPebble Creek Dr.
CrossesWillow Way Creek
LocationW.Of Leask Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81404, -88.09524
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pebble Creek Dr. over Willow Way Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.