US Bridges

Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · .5 MI NE Eleroy · Structure no. 089509600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRink RD
CrossesBr of Pecatonica Riv
Location.5 MI NE Eleroy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3393, -89.74936
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rink RD over Br of Pecatonica Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.