Hortense ST over Bull Run
GoodDeKalb County, Illinois · 3150N 490E · Structure no. 019400200000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hortense ST over Bull Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hortense ST over Bull Run in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hortense ST over Bull Run built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Hortense ST over Bull Run 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 Hortense ST over Bull Run carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Hortense ST over Bull Run?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hortense ST over Bull Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.