US Bridges

FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 0.7 E. Annie Glidden · Structure no. 019600200000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU5336 (lucinda a
CrossesSo Br Kishwaukee Riv
Location0.7 E. Annie Glidden
Coordinates41.93641, -88.76062
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2021)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv built?

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

What condition is FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU5336 (lucinda a over So Br Kishwaukee Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.