US Bridges

Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook

PoorPosted for load

DuPage County, Illinois · 500 Ft S Sprng Green · Structure no. 022720100000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStonebridge Trail
CrossesSpring Brook
Location500 Ft S Sprng Green
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.84909, -88.13672
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Stonebridge Trail over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.