US Bridges

Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3400N 175E · Structure no. 019401300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesBr of Kishwaukee Rv
Location3400N 175E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12345, -88.91328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wheeler Road over Br of Kishwaukee Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.