US Bridges

Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2 Mi. N. Pearl Cty · Structure no. 089302000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesDublin Rd.
CrossesYellow CR Branch
Location2 Mi. N. Pearl Cty
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30312, -89.83474
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Rd. over Yellow CR Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.