US Bridges

Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · Orangeville · Structure no. 089303300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesOrangeville Rd.
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationOrangeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.46859, -89.64855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Orangeville Rd. over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.