US Bridges

Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · .2 MI N Mccurry RD · Structure no. 101016100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 251 FR RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location.2 MI N Mccurry RD
Coordinates42.44556, -89.01822
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
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 Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 251 FR RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.