Auburn St. over Kent Creek
PoorWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W of Kilburn · Structure no. 101600000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Auburn St. over Kent Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Auburn St. over Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,130 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Auburn St. over Kent Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Auburn St. over Kent 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Auburn St. over Kent Creek carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Auburn St. over Kent Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Auburn St. over Kent Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.