US Bridges

Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 475N 1075E · Structure no. 019560800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaplewood Road
CrossesBr Little Indian Crk
Location475N 1075E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.69981, -88.73776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 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 Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk 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 Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood Road over Br Little Indian Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.