US Bridges

Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2750N 1045E · Structure no. 019440600000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Hill Road
CrossesBr S Br Kishwaukee R
Location2750N 1045E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03094, -88.74126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic952 by 2046
Trucks54%
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 Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Pleasant Hill Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.