US Bridges

N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Cedarville · Structure no. 089509000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR is a concrete culvert carrying N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Bellview RD
CrossesBr of Richland CR
Location2.5 MI N Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41056, -89.65304
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bellview RD over Br of Richland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns N Bellview RD over Br of Richland CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.