US Bridges

Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2310N 1090E · Structure no. 019610700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,208 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany RD
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Riv.
Location2310N 1090E
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96669, -88.73676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2021)
Projected traffic12,208 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany RD over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.