US Bridges

Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · South of FAS RT.66 · Structure no. 089306300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBasswood Road
CrossesBr of Pecatonica Riv
LocationSouth of FAS RT.66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.49561, -89.76555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv 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 Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Road over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.