US Bridges

West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E of Lena · Structure no. 089508300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Range Road
CrossesBr of Waddams Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3799, -89.79701
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek?

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

Who owns West Range Road over Br of Waddams Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.