US Bridges

Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1300N 1640E · Structure no. 019511500000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Girr Road
CrossesBattle Creek
Location1300N 1640E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82066, -88.63349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Girr Road over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.