US Bridges

Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1500N 1490E · Structure no. 019307400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,408 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry RD.CH7
CrossesBattle Creek
Location1500N 1490E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84974, -88.66238
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,408 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry RD.CH7 over Battle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Perry RD.CH7 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.