N. Park Road over Yellow Creek
PoorStephenson County, Illinois · N. Ent to Krape Park · Structure no. 089700000000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
N. Park Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N. Park Road over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Park Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Park Road over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does N. Park Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N. Park Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns N. Park Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.