US Bridges

Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 700 Ft.S Cunningham · Structure no. 101514800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek is a steel culvert carrying Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,878 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Ave
CrossesS Br Kent Creek
Location700 Ft.S Cunningham
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.26059, -89.14294
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,878 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Ave over S Br Kent 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 Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Springfield Ave over S Br Kent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.