US Bridges

Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .04 MI South Il 2 · Structure no. 101015200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
493 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,787 by 2046. The structure is 493 ft (150.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeltline RD
CrossesN Channel Rock River
Location.04 MI South Il 2
Coordinates42.20751, -89.10836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,787 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Beltline RD over N Channel Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.