US Bridges

Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br.

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · Pearl City · Structure no. 089301700000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br. is a concrete channel beam carrying Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br. in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl City Rd.
CrossesYellow Cr. Br.
LocationPearl City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.26742, -89.82485
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br. carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Cr. Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.