COLLEGE AVENUE
Carrying COLLEGE AVENUE over SO BR KISHWAUKEE RIV
COLLEGE AVE DEKALB, DeKalb, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COLLEGE AVENUE
The COLLEGE AVENUE bridge in DeKalb, Illinois carries COLLEGE AVENUE over SO BR KISHWAUKEE RIV. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 550 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 COLLEGE AVENUE 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
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 019600300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLLEGE AVENUE 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 COLLEGE AVENUE 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 COLLEGE AVENUE?
COLLEGE AVENUE in DeKalb, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COLLEGE AVENUE inspected?
COLLEGE AVENUE'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 550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLLEGE AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COLLEGE AVENUE?
COLLEGE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COLLEGE AVENUE?
COLLEGE AVENUE is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is COLLEGE AVENUE and does age affect safety?
COLLEGE AVENUE was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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