Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 5.0 MI NE Lena · Structure no. 089301400000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Mc Connell 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mc Connell RD over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.