Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek
PoorWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E Wheeler RD · Structure no. 101501900000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Bridge RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Yale Bridge RD over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.