US Bridges

Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 9.0 MI N Creston · Structure no. 071326600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLindenwood Road
CrossesBranch of Kilbuck CR
Location9.0 MI N Creston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05405, -88.98609
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR 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 Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lindenwood Road over Branch of Kilbuck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.