Porter Road over Br Kent Creek
GoodWinnebago County, Illinois · .33 M E Meridian RD · Structure no. 101615400000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Road over Br Kent Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Road over Br Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Road over Br Kent Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Road over Br 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Porter Road over Br Kent Creek carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Porter Road over Br Kent Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Road over Br Kent Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.