US Bridges

W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1 Mi. E of Bolton RD · Structure no. 089326700000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. Stephenson ST R
CrossesBr. of Preston Creek
Location1 Mi. E of Bolton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2995, -89.70339
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2024)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks2%
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. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. Stephenson ST R over Br. of Preston Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.