US Bridges

Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3560N 430E · Structure no. 019306100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Valley RD
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location3560N 430E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.14733, -88.86414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2021)
Projected traffic3,304 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury 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 Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Valley RD over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.