US Bridges

Middle Road over Dry Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.7 M E Manchestr RD · Structure no. 101504700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Middle Road over Dry Run Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.7 M E Manchestr RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.48612, -88.98046
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Middle Road over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Dry Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Middle Road over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.