US Bridges

Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 0.5MI. N. of 38 · Structure no. 019600800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,232 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnnie Glidden Rd.
CrossesWatson Creek
Location0.5MI. N. of 38
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93835, -88.77313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2021)
Projected traffic15,232 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Who owns Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.