US Bridges

W Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Lena · Structure no. 089328700000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Dameier RD
CrossesBr of Yellow Creek
Location2 MI S of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.34403, -89.83627
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Dameier RD 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 Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Dameier RD over Br of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.