US Bridges

Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2190N 1570E · Structure no. 019480100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarber Greene RD
CrossesE Br Kishwaukee Rv
Location2190N 1570E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.94989, -88.64735
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Greene RD over E Br Kishwaukee Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.