Jefferson ST over Kent Creek
GoodWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W. of Kilburn · Structure no. 101611500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson ST over Kent Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson ST over Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson ST over Kent Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Jefferson ST over Kent 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 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Kent Creek carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson ST over Kent Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson ST over Kent Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.