Walnut Road over Yellow Creek
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · .5 South of Freeport · Structure no. 089303900000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Road over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Road over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut 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 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.