Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek
PoorWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Ill 70 · Structure no. 101010000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,979 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Springfield Ave over N Fork Kent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.