US Bridges

Manchester Road over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI E Willowbrook · Structure no. 101504900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Road over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Manchester Road over Dry Run Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester Road
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location1 MI E Willowbrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.47861, -88.98699
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 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 traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Manchester Road over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester 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 2023.

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

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Manchester Road over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Manchester Road over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.