US Bridges

TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Lena · Structure no. 089504500000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-111 (main Rd)
CrossesBr of Yellow Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38613, -89.86146
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is TR-111 (main 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns TR-111 (main Rd) over Br of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.