US Bridges

Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N Springbrook · Structure no. 101602700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCher-Oak-Wood LN
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI N Springbrook
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.30104, -89.0235
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Cher-Oak-Wood LN over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.