US Bridges

Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3350N 1390E · Structure no. 019421100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAsh RD
CrossesBr. of Deer Creek
Location3350N 1390E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11721, -88.68322
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic168 by 2046
Trucks55%
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 Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash RD over Br. of Deer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Ash RD over Br. of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.