US Bridges

Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway

FairPosted for load

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Kishwaukee · Structure no. 101608100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway is a concrete culvert carrying Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaft Road
CrossesS.E. Drainageway
Location0.1 MI E Kishwaukee
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.22441, -89.08636
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Taft Road over S.E. Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.