US Bridges

Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · Kirkland W Edge · Structure no. 019201400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,632 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 72 FAP 553
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationKirkland W Edge
RouteState Highway 72
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.0921, -88.85341
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,632 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 FAP 553 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.