US Bridges

Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1800N 555E · Structure no. 019460700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee is a concrete culvert carrying Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesGurler Road
CrossesBr S Br Kishwaukee
Location1800N 555E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.89236, -88.83674
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Gurler Road over Br S Br Kishwaukee?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.