US Bridges

Rote RD over I-90

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 2 MI E Rockford · Structure no. 101992300000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rote RD over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rote RD over I-90 in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRote RD
CrossesI-90
Location2 MI E Rockford
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28997, -88.96493
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Rote RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rote RD over I-90 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rote RD over I-90 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rote RD over I-90?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rote RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.