US Bridges

Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 5.0 S Lindenwood · Structure no. 071323400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek in Ogle 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesBr.Kilbuck Creek
Location5.0 S Lindenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98544, -89.01728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek built?

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

What condition is Bethel Road over Br.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 2021.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Br.Kilbuck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.