US Bridges

Belvidere RD over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.7 MI NW Swanson RD · Structure no. 101509600000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvidere RD over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belvidere RD over Mcdonald 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 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBelvidere RD
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.7 MI NW Swanson RD
Coordinates42.40075, -88.97104
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Belvidere RD over Mcdonald Creek built?

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

What condition is Belvidere RD over Mcdonald 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 Belvidere RD over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere RD over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Belvidere RD over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.