US Bridges

Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .25 MI N Guilford RD · Structure no. 101508400000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR is a concrete culvert carrying Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWild Ginger Road
CrossesKeith CR
Location.25 MI N Guilford RD
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28479, -89.00706
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2022)
Projected traffic808 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

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 Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wild Ginger Road over Keith CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.