US Bridges

Manchester Road over Spring Brook

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 550 Ft E of East ST · Structure no. 022730100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Road over Spring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Manchester Road over Spring Brook in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester Road
CrossesSpring Brook
Location550 Ft E of East ST
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86375, -88.14766
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2024)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Manchester Road over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester Road over Spring Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Manchester Road over Spring Brook carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Manchester Road over Spring Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester Road over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.