US Bridges

East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 Mi. W. of I-90 · Structure no. 101513800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,513 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Riverside Blv
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of I-90
Coordinates42.31914, -88.96709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2022)
Projected traffic21,513 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Riverside Blv over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns East Riverside Blv over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.