US Bridges

Baileyville Road over Crane Creek Branch

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4 Mi. South Freeport · Structure no. 089303800000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileyville Road over Crane Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying Baileyville Road over Crane Creek Branch 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBaileyville Road
CrossesCrane Creek Branch
Location4 Mi. South Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.23181, -89.59103
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Baileyville Road over Crane Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Baileyville Road over Crane Creek Branch 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 Road over Crane Creek Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Baileyville Road over Crane Creek 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 Baileyville Road over Crane Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.