US Bridges

Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W Ill Rt 73 · Structure no. 089504600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWire RD
CrossesBr of Pecatonica Riv
Location1.0 MI W Ill Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45179, -89.81189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wire RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.