US Bridges

Elm Ave over Loves Park Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · N. of Clifford Ave · Structure no. 101641800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Ave over Loves Park Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Ave
CrossesLoves Park Creek
LocationN. of Clifford Ave
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.31892, -89.04595
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Elm Ave over Loves Park Creek built?

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

What condition is Elm Ave over Loves Park 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Ave over Loves Park Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elm Ave over Loves Park Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Ave over Loves Park Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.