Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · 3070N 540E · Structure no. 019401000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Pearl Street over Bull Run Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.