Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. S. of Lena · Structure no. 089006800000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 73 over Trib. 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.