US Bridges

Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Il 26 · Structure no. 089200700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesPecatonica Riv Trib
Location1.5 MI W of Il 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.33121, -89.65746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Pecatonica Riv Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.