US Bridges

Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E Rockton Ave · Structure no. 101501600000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGleasman Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.2 MI E Rockton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3973, -89.09428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gleasman Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.