Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Illinois · 3215N 540E · Structure no. 019400800000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl ST over So Br Kishwaukee Rv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.