US Bridges

Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · W Edge of Kirkland · Structure no. 019004700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 72 FAP 553
CrossesSoo Line/Ic & E RR
LocationW Edge of Kirkland
RouteState Highway 72
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.09829, -88.88843
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 FAP 553 over Soo Line/Ic & E RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.