US Bridges

Leland RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 290N 750E · Structure no. 019560900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leland RD over Little Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Leland RD over Little Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeland RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location290N 750E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.67359, -88.80011
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic392 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Leland RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leland RD 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 Leland RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Leland RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Leland RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.