Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · East Edge Pearl City · Structure no. 089301800000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek 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 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl City Rd. over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.