River Road over Winneshiek Creek
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 4 MI East Freeport · Structure no. 089300600000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Winneshiek Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Winneshiek Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Winneshiek Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is River Road over Winneshiek Creek 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 River Road over Winneshiek Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Winneshiek Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Winneshiek Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.