US Bridges

Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .01 N of Springbrook · Structure no. 101602900000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Lake DR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.01 N of Springbrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30441, -89.0034
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
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 traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Lake DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek?

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

Who owns Spring Lake DR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.