US Bridges

W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. E. Il. Rt 73 · Structure no. 089501300000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Sabin Church RD
CrossesBoone Br. Lost Creek
Location2.5 Mi. E. Il. Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.22729, -89.77664
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns W. Sabin Church RD over Boone Br. Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.