US Bridges

Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2.6 MI E Rock Falls · Structure no. 098307900000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 3 Dixon Ave
CrossesHowland Crk
Location2.6 MI E Rock Falls
Coordinates41.76841, -89.64204
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk 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 Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3 Dixon Ave over Howland Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.