US Bridges

Kruger Road over Spring Brook

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 5 MI E Fulton · Structure no. 098585600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruger Road over Spring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Kruger Road over Spring Brook in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKruger Road
CrossesSpring Brook
Location5 MI E Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85553, -90.04685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kruger Road over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruger Road over Spring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Kruger Road over Spring Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kruger Road over Spring Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kruger Road over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.