Pearl City RD over Yellow CR Branch
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 3 Mi. East Pearl Cty · Structure no. 089301900000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl City RD over Yellow CR Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pearl City RD over Yellow CR Branch in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 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 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CR Branch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Pearl City RD over Yellow CR Branch 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 Branch carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pearl City RD over Yellow CR Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl City RD over Yellow CR Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.