US Bridges

Station Blvd. over Waubonsie Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · .02 MI N Meridian Lk · Structure no. 022695300000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Blvd. over Waubonsie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Station Blvd. over Waubonsie Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStation Blvd.
CrossesWaubonsie Creek
Location.02 MI N Meridian Lk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77646, -88.20785
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 2016, making it 9 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Station Blvd. over Waubonsie Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Station Blvd. over Waubonsie Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Station Blvd. over Waubonsie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.