US Bridges

Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.8 MI W of Ill 26 · Structure no. 089509700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesBr Crane Grove Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Ill 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22917, -89.64685
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 inspectionDecember 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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Br Crane Grove 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 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Park Road over Br Crane Grove Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.