US Bridges

TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1480N 600E · Structure no. 019500500000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-96 (anderland R
CrossesSo Br Kishwaukee Rv
Location1480N 600E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84604, -88.828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-96 (anderland R over So Br Kishwaukee Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.