US Bridges

Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1.3 Mi. N. of Il 64 · Structure no. 019201700000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River is a concrete culvert carrying Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIl 23
CrossesBr. Kishwaukee River
Location1.3 Mi. N. of Il 64
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.00749, -88.67814
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Il 23 over Br. Kishwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.