US Bridges

Corbin ST over Kent Creek

Poor

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.15 MI N Cunningham · Structure no. 101612000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbin ST over Kent Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Corbin ST over Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 88 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCorbin ST
CrossesKent Creek
Location0.15 MI N Cunningham
Coordinates42.26779, -89.10871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Corbin ST over Kent Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Corbin ST over Kent Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Corbin ST over Kent Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Corbin ST over Kent Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Corbin ST over Kent Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.