US Bridges

Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · At Mcmichael Road · Structure no. 101510400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAtwood Road
CrossesMcdonald Creek
LocationAt Mcmichael Road
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3994, -88.96056
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2022)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwood Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Atwood Road over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.