Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River
PoorStephenson County, Illinois · Northeast Freeport · Structure no. 089600100000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hancock Avenue over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.