US Bridges

Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 350N 250E · Structure no. 019301800000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRollo RD
CrossesBr Indian Creek
Location350N 250E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.68009, -88.88673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic644 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rollo RD over Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.