US Bridges

Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 9.5 MI NE Rochelle · Structure no. 071302100000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLindenwood RD
CrossesKilbuck Creek
Location9.5 MI NE Rochelle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05879, -89.02921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lindenwood RD over Kilbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.