Gov. Beveridge Hwy over Buck Branch
DeKalb County, Illinois · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Gov. Beveridge Hwy over Buck Branch in DeKalb County, Illinois, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 275 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 262 inventoried bridges in DeKalb County rated poor (12.6%); 33 (12.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 135N 1400E |
| NBI structure number | 019570100000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in DeKalb County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-88 over Stream | 1972 | 24,900 | Fair |
| I-88 over Stream | 1972 | 24,900 | Good |
| I-88 over Stream | 1972 | 24,900 | Fair |
| Peace Rd over Br Kishwaukee River | 1995 | 15,000 | Fair |
| Annie Glidden Rd. over Watson Creek | 1971 | 13,600 | Poor |
| Peace Rd over Br Kishwaukee River | 1996 | 12,800 | Fair |
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