W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Ill 26 · Structure no. 089312600000000
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 128 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Winnesheik RD over Ducks Misery?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.