US Bridges

Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek

Poor

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.5 M SW Stillman Va · Structure no. 071323900000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlucker Road
CrossesBr of Stillman Creek
Location2.5 M SW Stillman Va
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09558, -89.21826
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plucker Road over Br of Stillman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plucker Road over Br of Stillman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.