NORTH GROVE ROAD
Carrying NORTH GROVE ROAD over S BR KISHWAUKEE RIVE
2730 N 1080 E, DeKalb, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH GROVE ROAD
The NORTH GROVE ROAD bridge in DeKalb, Illinois carries NORTH GROVE ROAD over S BR KISHWAUKEE RIVE. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.3 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH GROVE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.3 m (136 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,050 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 019440900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH GROVE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NORTH GROVE ROAD against other structures in DeKalb and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NORTH GROVE ROAD?
NORTH GROVE ROAD in DeKalb, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH GROVE ROAD inspected?
NORTH GROVE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,050 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH GROVE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH GROVE ROAD?
NORTH GROVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH GROVE ROAD?
NORTH GROVE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH GROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?
NORTH GROVE ROAD was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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