Watson RD over Little Indian Creek
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 600N 805E · Structure no. 019531600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson RD over Little Indian Creek 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 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson RD over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson RD over Little Indian Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Watson RD over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Watson RD over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Watson RD over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.