US Bridges

9th Street over Keith Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of Broadway · Structure no. 101607000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street over Keith Creek is a concrete slab carrying 9th Street over Keith Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th Street
CrossesKeith Creek
Location0.5 M N of Broadway
Coordinates42.26013, -89.07691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 9th Street over Keith Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Street over Keith 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 9th Street over Keith Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 9th Street over Keith Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street over Keith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.