US Bridges

Bradley RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.07 M S Spring CR R · Structure no. 101603100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley RD over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bradley RD over Spring Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.07 M S Spring CR R
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.29123, -89.04531
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bradley RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bradley RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Bradley RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.