Ill 73 over Waddams Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1.6 MI N of Lena · Structure no. 089200500000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 73 over Waddams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 73 over Waddams Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 73 over Waddams Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 73 over Waddams 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 73 over Waddams Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 73 over Waddams Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 73 over Waddams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.