US Bridges

North Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SW of Lena · Structure no. 089506700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorth Sunnyside RD
CrossesBr of Yellow Creek
Location4.0 MI SW of Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33032, -89.90496
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek built?

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

What condition is North Sunnyside 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is North Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Sunnyside RD over Br of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.