US Bridges

Love Road over Dry Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Rockton RD · Structure no. 101505900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love Road over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Love 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLove Road
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.5 MI S Rockton RD
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.45084, -88.9912
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Love Road over Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Love 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 Love Road over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Love Road over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Love Road over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.