US Bridges

TR 93 over Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Waddams Gr · Structure no. 089514400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 93 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 93 over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 93
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.5 MI SW Waddams Gr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40084, -89.89611
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 93 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 93 over 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 93 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 93 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns TR 93 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.