Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek
PoorPosted for loadStephenson County, Illinois · .7 MI N Orangeville · Structure no. 089001800000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Il 26 over E Br Richland 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Il 26 over E Br Richland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.