US Bridges

Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 300 S of Devon Ave · Structure no. 022747100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrickvale Drive
CrossesWillow Creek
Location300 S of Devon Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.99244, -87.95359
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brickvale Drive over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brickvale Drive over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.