US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 3.10 MI E of Ill 70 · Structure no. 101510800000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesTunnison Creek
Location3.10 MI E of Ill 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.36377, -89.18845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Tunnison 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cemetery Road over Tunnison Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.