US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST

FairPosted for load

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E of N Main · Structure no. 101613500000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
1,285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST is a concrete other carrying Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,585 by 2046. The structure is 1,285 ft (391.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesRock Riv& Madison ST
Location0.1 MI E of N Main
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.2707, -89.08843
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,285 ft (391.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2021)
Projected traffic8,585 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST?

The structure is 1,285 ft (391.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Rock Riv& Madison ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.