Kirkland Road over Kingsbury Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Illinois · 3500N 380E · Structure no. 019305700000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirkland Road over Kingsbury Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirkland Road over Kingsbury 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Kirkland Road over Kingsbury Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirkland Road over Kingsbury 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Kirkland Road over Kingsbury Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Kirkland Road over Kingsbury Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Kirkland Road over Kingsbury Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.