College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · College Ave Dekalb · Structure no. 019600300000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns College Avenue over So Br Kishwaukee Riv?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.