US Bridges

Harrison Road over Rhule Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 2.8 MI S of Ill 75 · Structure no. 101203400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Road over Rhule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harrison Road over Rhule Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison Road
CrossesRhule Creek
Location2.8 MI S of Ill 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.38869, -89.19446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Harrison Road over Rhule Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison Road over Rhule 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Road over Rhule Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Road over Rhule Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Road over Rhule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.