US Bridges

Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N IL-38 · Structure no. 022719500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk is a steel culvert carrying Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDorchester Ave
CrossesWinfield Crk
Location0.2 MI N IL-38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86117, -88.12615
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dorchester Ave over Winfield Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.