US Bridges

Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E. of RTE 75 · Structure no. 089513700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest Road
CrossesTrib. of Pec. River
Location1.0 MI E. of RTE 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32311, -89.55345
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 (2014)
Projected traffic51 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 Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Hillcrest Road over Trib. of Pec. River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.