US Bridges

Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3210N 490E · Structure no. 019304000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkland Road
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Rv
Location3210N 490E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.09728, -88.8514
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic644 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkland Road over S Br Kishwaukee Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.