Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek
FairWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N Auburn ST · Structure no. 101302300000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Central Ave over N Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave over N Fork Kent Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.