US Bridges

East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4.0 MI S of Dakota · Structure no. 089313900000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Maize Road
CrossesWinnesheik Creek
Location4.0 MI S of Dakota
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3275, -89.52022
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Maize Road over Winnesheik 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Maize Road over Winnesheik Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.