US Bridges

Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · N. of Clifford Ave · Structure no. 101641600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Ave
CrossesLoves Park Creek
LocationN. of Clifford Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.31882, -89.04832
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic960 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 Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Ave 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 Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Ave over Loves Park Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.