US Bridges

Sumner RD over Sumner Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1.5MI W Pecatonica · Structure no. 101309800000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumner RD over Sumner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sumner RD over Sumner Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSumner RD
CrossesSumner Creek
Location1.5MI W Pecatonica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30778, -89.38939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumner RD over Sumner Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumner RD over Sumner 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sumner RD over Sumner Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Sumner RD over Sumner Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sumner RD over Sumner Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.