US Bridges

South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1400N 775E · Structure no. 019501300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R is a concrete culvert carrying South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth First Street
CrossesBr S Br Kishwaukee R
Location1400N 775E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.82065, -88.80731
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2046
Trucks64%
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 South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South First Street over Br S Br Kishwaukee R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.