Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica
PoorWinnebago County, Illinois · .5 MI W Cemetery RD · Structure no. 101014700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 70 over Trib. of Pecatonica?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.