US Bridges

Tipple RD over Rock Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 5 MI SE of Winnebago · Structure no. 101309500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipple RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tipple RD over Rock Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTipple RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location5 MI SE of Winnebago
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20843, -89.15753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tipple RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipple RD over Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tipple RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Tipple RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tipple RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.