US Bridges

Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Pearl City · Structure no. 089302100000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek 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 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDublin Rd.
CrossesYellow Creek
Location2.5 MI NW Pearl City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30466, -89.85274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Rd. over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.