Hinckley Road over Battle Creek
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · 1320N 1600E · Structure no. 019511400000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinckley Road over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hinckley Road over Battle Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hinckley Road over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinckley Road over Battle Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Hinckley Road over Battle Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hinckley Road over Battle Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hinckley Road over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.