Kent Road over Yellow Creek
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Lena · Structure no. 089303600000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kent Road over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Road over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 78 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 Kent Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Kent Road 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Kent Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Kent Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kent Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.