US Bridges

Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 135N 1400E · Structure no. 019570100000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch is a concrete slab carrying Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGov. Beveridge HWY
CrossesBuck Branch
Location135N 1400E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65011, -88.68022
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic308 by 2046
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gov. Beveridge HWY over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.