US Bridges

Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1 MI NW of Kirkland · Structure no. 019401500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesScout RD
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location1 MI NW of Kirkland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11292, -88.87166
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic224 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek 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 Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Scout RD over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.