US Bridges

Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2675N 0040E · Structure no. 019430700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEsmond Road
CrossesBr Killbuck Creek
Location2675N 0040E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01857, -88.9368
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esmond Road over Br Killbuck 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 Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Esmond Road over Br Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.