US Bridges

Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NE Ridott · Structure no. 089303000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFarwell Br. Rd.
CrossesPink Creek
Location3.5 MI NE Ridott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32065, -89.42238
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Farwell Br. Rd. over Pink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.