US Bridges

Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.8 MI NE Condon RD · Structure no. 101509400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKishwaukee RD
CrossesCanal Creek
Location0.8 MI NE Condon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17198, -89.15206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kishwaukee RD over Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kishwaukee RD over Canal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.