Rock City RD over Pecatonica River
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 7.0 MI E Freeport · Structure no. 089300500000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock City RD over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock City RD over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock City RD over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Rock City RD over Pecatonica River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rock City RD over Pecatonica River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Rock City RD over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rock City RD over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.