US Bridges

W Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.8 Mi. W.Il. Rt. 26 · Structure no. 089501200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Florence RD
CrossesBr of Yellow Creek
Location1.8 Mi. W.Il. Rt. 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.21408, -89.66746
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does W Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns W Florence RD over Br of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.