US Bridges

Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Paulson Rd. · Structure no. 101509700000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,875
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 47 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 4,875 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Blvd
CrossesKeith Creek
Location0.1 MI E Paulson Rd.
Coordinates42.31938, -88.94361
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 traffic4,875 (2022)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Riverside Blvd over Keith 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek carry?

About 4,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek?

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

Who owns Riverside Blvd over Keith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.