US Bridges

State Street over Kishwaukee River

Good

Boone County, Illinois · Downtown Belvidere · Structure no. 004001900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Kishwaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street over Kishwaukee River in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,152 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesKishwaukee River
LocationDowntown Belvidere
Coordinates42.25915, -88.84301
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic9,152 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Street over Kishwaukee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Kishwaukee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Kishwaukee River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Kishwaukee River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Kishwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.