US Bridges

W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.8 MI W of Ill 26 · Structure no. 089321000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Brush Creek Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Ill 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44587, -89.65736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Brush Creek Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Brush Creek Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.