US Bridges

E Kelly RD over Cn RR

GoodPosted for load

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1 MI W Winn CO LN · Structure no. 089991400000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

E Kelly RD over Cn RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Kelly RD over Cn RR in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Kelly RD
CrossesCn RR
Location1 MI W Winn CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.24498, -89.41963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Kelly RD over Cn RR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Kelly RD over Cn RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Kelly RD over Cn RR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Kelly RD over Cn RR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E Kelly RD over Cn RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.