US Bridges

W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of Ill 26 · Structure no. 089508400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR is a concrete culvert carrying W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Florence Road
CrossesBr of Crane Grove CR
Location0.2 MI E of Ill 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.21514, -89.62494
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Florence Road over Br of Crane Grove CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.