US Bridges

River Lane over Loves Park Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · E. of Il 251 · Structure no. 101641500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Lane over Loves Park Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Lane over Loves Park Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Lane
CrossesLoves Park Creek
LocationE. of Il 251
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.31059, -89.05759
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 River Lane over Loves Park Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Lane over Loves Park 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 River Lane over Loves Park Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Lane over Loves Park Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns River Lane over Loves Park Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.