Childs Street over Winfield Creek
FairDuPage County, Illinois · Knollwood and Childs · Structure no. 022720000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Childs Street over Winfield Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Childs Street over Winfield Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Childs Street over Winfield Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Childs Street over Winfield 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Childs Street over Winfield Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Childs Street over Winfield Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).
Who owns Childs Street over Winfield Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.