US Bridges

North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Winslow · Structure no. 089505500000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv is a concrete culvert carrying North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Mill RD
CrossesBr of Pecatonica Riv
Location2.5 MI SE Winslow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44201, -89.74267
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv 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 December 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Mill RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.