US Bridges

Hemlock Road over Coon Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3400N 1730E · Structure no. 019421000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemlock Road over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hemlock Road over Coon Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHemlock Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3400N 1730E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.12446, -88.6158
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hemlock Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemlock Road over Coon 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 Hemlock Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Hemlock Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns Hemlock Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.