US Bridges

Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W of 11th ST · Structure no. 101608300000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway is a concrete culvert carrying Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, 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.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Ave
CrossesS.E. Drainageway
Location0.1 MI W of 11th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.23247, -89.07424
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Reed Ave 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 Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Reed Ave over S.E. Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.