US Bridges

Mercy Way over Keith Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · E. Edge of Rockford · Structure no. 101606400000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercy Way over Keith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mercy Way over Keith Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMercy Way
CrossesKeith Creek
LocationE. Edge of Rockford
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31413, -88.95569
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Mercy Way over Keith Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercy Way over Keith 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Mercy Way over Keith Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mercy Way over Keith Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Mercy Way over Keith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.