E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of US Rt 20 · Structure no. 089503200000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Ridott Road over Wickham 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 2024.
How much traffic does E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns E. Ridott Road over Wickham Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.