US Bridges

E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 3MILES NE Stockton · Structure no. 043320200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Howardville Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location3MILES NE Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.37339, -89.96024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Howardville Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.