Ill 70 over Kent Creek
FairWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 M W Springfld RD · Structure no. 101017400000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 70 over Kent Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 70 over Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 70 over Kent Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 70 over Kent 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 70 over Kent Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ill 70 over Kent Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 70 over Kent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.