US Bridges

Roscoe RD over Rock River

Poor

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.2 Mi. W. Il 251 · Structure no. 101301600000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
581 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roscoe RD over Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roscoe RD over Rock River in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2046. The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoscoe RD
CrossesRock River
Location0.2 Mi. W. Il 251
Coordinates42.41204, -89.01757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length581 ft (177.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Roscoe RD over Rock River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roscoe RD over Rock River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roscoe RD over Rock River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roscoe RD over Rock River?

The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Roscoe RD over Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.