US Bridges

11th Street over Keith Creek

Poor

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.52 N Broadway · Structure no. 101605200000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Keith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 11th Street over Keith Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 110 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesKeith Creek
Location0.52 N Broadway
Coordinates42.26066, -89.07192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 11th Street over Keith Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 11th Street over Keith 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Street over Keith Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Keith Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street over Keith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.