US Bridges

Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Leaf River · Structure no. 071303700000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPecatonica RD
CrossesDm&e RR
Location2.5 MI E Leaf River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13626, -89.35585
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic884 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pecatonica RD over Dm&e RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.