Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee
GoodBoone County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SE Cherry Val · Structure no. 004302500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Wheeler RD over Branch of Kishwaukee?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.