ZIP Code 61312
Bureau County, Illinois — Arlington
What This Means
Bureau County, Illinois has a light ground snow load of 20 PSF per ASCE 7-22. At this level, most standard residential roofs are designed to handle the load without issue. However, flat or low-slope roofs should still be checked for drifting and sliding snow.
Snow Load Details
| ZIP Code | 61312 |
| County | Bureau |
| City | Arlington |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Ground Snow Load | 20 PSF — Light |
| Classification Range | 1 - 20 PSF |
| Data Quality | Measured |
Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load polygons via ArcGIS
Roof Snow Load Calculator
ASCE 7-22 flat roof formula: pf = 0.7 × Ce × Ct × Is × pg
Your ground snow load (pg): 20 PSF
ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.
Bureau County Snow Load Map
Counties colored by snow load classification. Gray = No Load, Blue = Light, Amber = Moderate, Orange = Heavy, Red = Extreme, Purple = Case Study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ground snow load for ZIP code 61312?
ZIP code 61312 is in Bureau County, Illinois, with a ground snow load of 20 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.
Is my roof strong enough for snow in 61312?
With a light ground snow load of 20 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.
What county is ZIP code 61312 in?
ZIP code 61312 is in Bureau County, Illinois (IL).