US Bridges

Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.2 Mi. E. of Il 2 · Structure no. 101308400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,646 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarlem Rd/Bauer Pk
CrossesIce Line Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Il 2
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.33596, -89.07466
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,646 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Harlem Rd/Bauer Pk over Ice Line Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.