US Bridges

Gurler Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1800N 850E · Structure no. 019470700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurler Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R is a concrete channel beam carrying Gurler Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGurler Rd. (FAS111
CrossesBr S Br Kishwaukee R
Location1800N 850E
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8927, -88.78372
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurler Rd. (FAS111 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gurler Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gurler Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gurler Rd. (FAS111 over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.