US Bridges

Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Mcconnel RD · Structure no. 089512500000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFactory Road
CrossesBrnch of Cedar Crk
Location0.5 MI N Mcconnel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.43229, -89.57303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk?

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

Who owns Factory Road over Brnch of Cedar Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.