US Bridges

Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 5MI SW of Pearl City · Structure no. 089513300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr is a concrete culvert carrying Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHershey RD
CrossesBr of East Plum Rivr
Location5MI SW of Pearl City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20813, -89.88022
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 traffic—
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr 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 Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr?

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

Who owns Hershey RD over Br of East Plum Rivr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.