US Bridges

FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · East Edge Freeport · Structure no. 089201000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 505 - Il 75
CrossesCurrier Creek
LocationEast Edge Freeport
RouteState Highway 75
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30422, -89.59822
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 505 - Il 75 over Currier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.