US Bridges

Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 7.0 MI S Davis · Structure no. 089503500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFarwell Bridge Roa
CrossesPink Creek Overflow
Location7.0 MI S Davis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31939, -89.42286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Farwell Bridge Roa over Pink Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.