US Bridges

Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1035N 1700E · Structure no. 019541700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre is a concrete channel beam carrying Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPritchard RD
CrossesW Br Little Rock Cre
Location1035N 1700E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.78237, -88.62172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic392 by 2046
Trucks48%
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 Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pritchard RD over W Br Little Rock Cre?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.