US Bridges

Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Steph CO LN · Structure no. 101308600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlair Road
CrossesBr. Pecatonica River
Location0.5 MI E Steph CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33246, -89.38824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River 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 Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blair Road over Br. Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.