FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CH38 - 63RD ST

Carrying CH38 - 63RD ST over FLAGG CREEK TRIB

0.1 E IL 83, DuPage, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CH38 - 63RD ST

The CH38 - 63RD ST bridge in DuPage, Illinois carries CH38 - 63RD ST over FLAGG CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CH38 - 63RD ST compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
380
Bridges in DuPage · 24 in Poor condition
CH38 - 63RD ST 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022312400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CH38 - 63RD ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CH38 - 63RD ST against other structures in DuPage and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CH38 - 63RD ST?

CH38 - 63RD ST in DuPage, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CH38 - 63RD ST inspected?

CH38 - 63RD ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH38 - 63RD ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CH38 - 63RD ST?

CH38 - 63RD ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CH38 - 63RD ST?

CH38 - 63RD ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CH38 - 63RD ST and does age affect safety?

CH38 - 63RD ST was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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