Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 4 MI S of Waterman · Structure no. 019305800000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chicago RD over Little Indian 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago RD over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.