Wheeler RD over Trimble Run
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 3550N 140E · Structure no. 019400400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler RD over Trimble Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler RD over Trimble Run in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler RD over Trimble Run built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler RD over Trimble Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wheeler RD over Trimble Run carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler RD over Trimble Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler RD over Trimble Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.