US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Il 251 · Structure no. 101010400000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 5 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,867 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 MI E Il 251
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28977, -89.0535
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,867 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.