Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River
PoorStephenson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NE Ridott · Structure no. 089303100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.