US Bridges

Gurler Road over So Br Kishwaukee

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1800N 835E · Structure no. 019470800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurler Road over So Br Kishwaukee is a concrete culvert carrying Gurler Road over So Br Kishwaukee in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGurler Road
CrossesSo Br Kishwaukee
Location1800N 835E
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89269, -88.78518
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 Gurler Road over So Br Kishwaukee built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurler Road over So 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 September 2021.

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

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

How long is Gurler Road over So Br Kishwaukee?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gurler Road over So Br Kishwaukee?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.