US Bridges

Miller RD over Little Rock Ck

Poor

Kendall County, Illinois · By Creek RD · Structure no. 047309600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over Little Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miller RD over Little Rock Ck in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiller RD
CrossesLittle Rock Ck
LocationBy Creek RD
Coordinates41.69081, -88.57247
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic399 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Miller RD over Little Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD over Little Rock Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Miller RD over Little Rock Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Miller RD over Little Rock Ck?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Miller RD over Little Rock Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.