US Bridges

Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · E Edge of Mcconnell · Structure no. 089507300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcconnell Road
CrossesBranch Pecatonica Rv
LocationE Edge of Mcconnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.43542, -89.72717
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv 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 Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mcconnell Road over Branch Pecatonica Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.