Chicago RD over Indian Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S of Shabbona · Structure no. 019301000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago RD over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago RD over Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chicago RD over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Chicago RD over Indian 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Chicago RD over Indian Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Chicago RD over Indian Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago RD over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.