US Bridges

Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Winnebago County, Illinois · At Clover Road · Structure no. 101502000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Bridge RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationAt Clover Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.47675, -89.13795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

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 Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Yale Bridge RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.