US Bridges

W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E of Xrds RD · Structure no. 089506900000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Pin Hook Road
CrossesWaddams Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Xrds RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.4235, -89.85457
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Pin Hook Road over Waddams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns W Pin Hook Road over Waddams Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.