US Bridges

Regent Drive over Ginger Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1500 Ft E of Summit · Structure no. 022685000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regent Drive over Ginger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Regent Drive over Ginger Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRegent Drive
CrossesGinger Creek
Location1500 Ft E of Summit
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83969, -87.96608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Regent Drive over Ginger Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regent Drive over Ginger 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Regent Drive over Ginger Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Regent Drive over Ginger Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Regent Drive over Ginger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.