US Bridges

Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4.3 MI E Lena · Structure no. 089514200000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlansburg RD
CrossesBr of Pecatonica Rv
Location4.3 MI E Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.39496, -89.73534
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv 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 Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Flansburg RD over Br of Pecatonica Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.