S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S of US Rt 20 · Structure no. 089319500000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.