US Bridges

Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW Orangevill · Structure no. 089301500000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 73 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Connell RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3.0 MI SW Orangevill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.42687, -89.68019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mc Connell RD over Richland 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Connell RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.