US Bridges

Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.15 Mi. E. Ill 251 · Structure no. 101300000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,009 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElevator RD
CrossesNo Kinnikinnick CR
Location0.15 Mi. E. Ill 251
Coordinates42.42833, -89.01336
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,009 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Elevator RD over No Kinnikinnick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.