Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek
PoorDuPage County, Illinois · .12 MI S I-55 Fronta · Structure no. 022904100000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.