US Bridges

Smith Road over Coolidge Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI E Hoisington RD · Structure no. 101506700000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Coolidge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Road over Coolidge Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmith Road
CrossesCoolidge Creek
Location1 MI E Hoisington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30413, -89.28173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

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 Smith Road over Coolidge Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Coolidge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Coolidge Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Coolidge Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Smith Road over Coolidge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.