US Bridges

Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2610N 1200E · Structure no. 019450400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMotel Road
CrossesBr S Br Kishwaukee R
Location2610N 1200E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0105, -88.71473
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic588 by 2046
Trucks56%
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 Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Motel Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.