Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1 Mi. S. Freeport · Structure no. 089303700000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Baileyville 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Baileyville Rd. over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.