Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · 350N 790E · Structure no. 019560500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wesson Road over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.