Oak Street over Little Rock Creek
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · 940N 1650E · Structure no. 019610100000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Little Rock Creek is a concrete frame carrying Oak Street over Little Rock Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Street over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street over Little Rock 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Oak Street over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.