US Bridges

Il 251 over Loves Park Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · S of River Ln-Lv Pk · Structure no. 101204100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 251 over Loves Park Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 251 over Loves Park Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,877 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 251
CrossesLoves Park Creek
LocationS of River Ln-Lv Pk
RouteState Highway 251
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3101, -89.05771
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,877 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 251 over Loves Park Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 251 over Loves Park 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Il 251 over Loves Park Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 251 over Loves Park Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Il 251 over Loves Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.