Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass
FairStephenson County, Illinois · NE of Freeport · Structure no. 089004700000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass?
The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.