Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Freeport · Structure no. 089304500000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Becker School Rd. over Br of 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 2023.
How much traffic does Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Becker School Rd. over Br of Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.