US Bridges

Baker RD over Unnamed Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E Crowley RD · Structure no. 101508900000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker RD over Unnamed Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaker RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.3 MI E Crowley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45166, -89.31981
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks29%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baker RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker RD over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Baker RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Baker RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Baker RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.