US Bridges

Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2675N 350E · Structure no. 019305600000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMalta Road
CrossesBr. of Owens Creek
Location2675N 350E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01917, -88.87828
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malta Road over Br. of Owens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Malta Road over Br. of Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.