US Bridges

Cross St. over Sugar Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S ST Charles · Structure no. 022695100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross St. over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cross St. over Sugar 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesCross St.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.3 MI S ST Charles
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89328, -87.97748
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Cross St. over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Cross St. over Sugar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cross St. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross St. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cross St. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.