US Bridges

Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3250N 980E · Structure no. 019306500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 26
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Rive
Location3250N 980E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10271, -88.75917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 26 over S Br Kishwaukee Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.