Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 180N 200E · Structure no. 019303900000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.
How long is Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Suydam Road over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.