Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Ill 75 · Structure no. 089320300000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Winnesheik Road over Winnesheik Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.