US Bridges

Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek

Poor

Boone County, Illinois · 0.5 S Belvidere · Structure no. 004300800000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 80 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesStone Quarry RD
CrossesHackey Creek
Location0.5 S Belvidere
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22589, -88.86121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Quarry RD over Hackey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.