US Bridges

Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1 Mi. Se. Freeport · Structure no. 089007800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHollywood RD
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1 Mi. Se. Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27865, -89.57877
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood RD over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.