US Bridges

Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.3 M NW Swanson RD · Structure no. 101512900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcdonald Road
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.3 M NW Swanson RD
Coordinates42.39313, -88.9924
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcdonald Road over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.