US Bridges

FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1.0 MI South Rt 75 · Structure no. 101019300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,432 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 90 S B
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0 MI South Rt 75
RouteInterstate 39
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.47431, -88.99524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,432 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 90 S B over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 90 S B over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.