US Bridges

Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1700N 640E · Structure no. 019500000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKeslinger RD
CrossesN Br Kishwaukee Rv
Location1700N 640E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87806, -88.82021
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic56 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keslinger RD over N 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Keslinger RD over N Br Kishwaukee Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.