US Bridges

West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW of Lena · Structure no. 089307700000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Greenbush Roa
CrossesBr of Yellow Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34208, -89.85234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Greenbush Roa over Br of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Greenbush Roa over Br of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.