US Bridges

Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W Mulford RD · Structure no. 101993300000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKishwaukee Pres RD
CrossesBr Kishwaukee River
Location0.3 MI W Mulford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.18935, -89.00167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kishwaukee Pres RD over Br Kishwaukee River?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.