N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadStephenson County, Illinois · 3.0 MI E Orangeville · Structure no. 089315900000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 111 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns N Afolkey Road over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.