US Bridges

S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 250N 190E · Structure no. 019551800000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Paw Paw RD
CrossesE Br Paw Paw Rn Crk
Location250N 190E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.66504, -88.91825
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2046
Trucks41%
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 S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Paw Paw RD over E Br Paw Paw Rn Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.