US Bridges

Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · Center Loves Park · Structure no. 101640500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoves Park Drive
CrossesLoves Park Crrek
LocationCenter Loves Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.31329, -89.05613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic1,414 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Loves Park Drive over Loves Park Crrek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.