Farwell Bridge Roa over Pecatonica River

Poor Condition55 years old300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyStephenson
Location3.5 Mi NE Ridott
CarriesFarwell Bridge Roa
CrossesPecatonica River
Coordinates42.31367, -89.42503

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length339.6 ft (103.5 m)
Max Span94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area1014.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic300 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number089303100000000

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