Park Ave over Turtle Creek
FairWinnebago County, Illinois · South Beloit · Structure no. 101630200000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Ave over Turtle Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Park Ave over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Ave over Turtle Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Park Ave over Turtle Creek carry?
About 1,475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Park Ave over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.