US Bridges

E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 3.0 MI E Freeport · Structure no. 089500300000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R is a concrete culvert carrying E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 88 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 6 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesE. River Road
CrossesBranch Pecatonica R
Location3.0 MI E Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30914, -89.55098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R 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 2024.

How much traffic does E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns E. River Road over Branch Pecatonica R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.