US Bridges

E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 740N 1750E · Structure no. 019542900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Sandwich Road
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location740N 1750E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.73975, -88.61177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. Sandwich Road over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.