US Bridges

N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 500 S of Lily CR RD · Structure no. 089327600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN.Van Brocklyn Roa
CrossesBr of Preston Creek
Location500 S of Lily CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30636, -89.69526
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N.Van Brocklyn Roa over Br of Preston Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.