US Bridges

Range RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E of Lena · Structure no. 089505300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Range RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRange RD
CrossesBr of Pecatonica Riv
Location3.5 MI E of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.38659, -89.74617
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Range RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range 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 December 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Range RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Range RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.