US Bridges

W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.4 MI W of Ill 73 · Structure no. 089326000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Goddard Road
CrossesBr of Yellow Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Ill 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.36395, -89.85252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Goddard Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Goddard Road over Br of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.