Hinckley Road over Battle Creek
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 1140N 1600F · Structure no. 019542000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinckley Road over Battle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hinckley Road over Battle Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hinckley Road over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinckley Road over Battle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hinckley Road over Battle Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hinckley Road over Battle Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hinckley Road over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.