US Bridges

University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1270N 500E · Structure no. 019490600000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv is a concrete slab carrying University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity RD
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Rv
Location1270N 500E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.81546, -88.84769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is University RD over S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns University RD over S Br Kishwaukee Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.