Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib.
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Orangeville · Structure no. 089006300000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib. in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib. carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib.?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Il 26 over Richland Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.