Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · Pearl City · Structure no. 089201700000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 73 over Trib. 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Il 73 over Trib. Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.