US Bridges

Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.06 MI NE New York · Structure no. 022695200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStation Blvd
CrossesWaubonsie Creek
Location0.06 MI NE New York
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76256, -88.21528
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station Blvd over Waubonsie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Station Blvd over Waubonsie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.