Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · 900N 635E · Structure no. 019531900000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preserve Road over Little Indian 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Preserve Road over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.