US Bridges

S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2000N 120E · Structure no. 019460100000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Malta RD
CrossesE Br Killbuck Creek
Location2000N 120E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.92097, -88.92164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek 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 S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Malta RD over E Br Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.