US Bridges

Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2610N 1320E · Structure no. 019450800000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR is a concrete culvert carrying Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrickville RD
CrossesBlue Heron CR
Location2610N 1320E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01056, -88.69529
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic840 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR 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 Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Brickville RD over Blue Heron CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.