US Bridges

Stephens RD over Drainage

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · Intersection @ Harrison R · Structure no. 101205700000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens RD over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Stephens RD over Drainage in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStephens RD
CrossesDrainage
LocationIntersection @ Harrison R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38711, -89.19436
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Stephens RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephens RD over Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stephens RD over Drainage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Stephens RD over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.