US Bridges

E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 655N 1750E · Structure no. 019541900000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Sandwich RD
CrossesLittle Rock Creek Br
Location655N 1750E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.72799, -88.61168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br 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 E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Sandwich RD over Little Rock Creek Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.