US Bridges

Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 100N 505E · Structure no. 019551400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSanderson Road
CrossesLittle Indian CR
Location100N 505E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64546, -88.83696
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson Road over Little Indian CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.