W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1.4 MI N of US Rt 20 · Structure no. 089322400000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River 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 Road over Pecatonica River carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns W Winnesheik Road over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.