Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 1.3 MI W of Kirkland · Structure no. 019003000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,632 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Il 72 FAP 553 over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.