US Bridges

Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · .4 MI N 31st Street · Structure no. 022685500000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJorie Blvd
CrossesGinger Creek
Location.4 MI N 31st Street
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83853, -87.94908
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,747 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jorie Blvd over Ginger 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Jorie Blvd over Ginger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.