US Bridges

Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · At Fish Hatchery RD · Structure no. 101502400000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River is a concrete culvert carrying Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEddie Road
CrossesBr Pecatonica River
LocationAt Fish Hatchery RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34867, -89.22377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Eddie Road over Br Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.