US Bridges

Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.06 MI N State · Structure no. 101606000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairview Bl
CrossesKeith Creek North Br
Location0.06 MI N State
Coordinates42.26686, -89.04242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2022)
Projected traffic6,161 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Bl over Keith Creek North Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.