US Bridges

Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2 MI E Davis Juncton · Structure no. 071333100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlackwood Rd.
CrossesBr. Kilbuck Creek
Location2 MI E Davis Juncton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09623, -89.05654
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackwood Rd. 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 Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blackwood Rd. over Br. Kilbuck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.