US Bridges

North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NE of Lena · Structure no. 089506400000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Flansburg RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41731, -89.74553
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Flansburg RD over Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Flansburg RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.