US Bridges

Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 3.6 MI W Cedarville · Structure no. 089326900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCedarville RD
CrossesPecatonica River
Location3.6 MI W Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37211, -89.7085
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cedarville RD over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.