US Bridges

Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek

Poor

Winnebago County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E of Pecatoni · Structure no. 101516600000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaunders RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Pecatoni
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.31869, -89.27963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

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 Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Saunders RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.