US Bridges

S. Park Road over Yellow Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · S. Ent to Krape Park · Structure no. 089700100000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

S. Park Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete frame carrying S. Park Road over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Park Road
CrossesYellow Creek
LocationS. Ent to Krape Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.27321, -89.65256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks1%
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

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Park Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Park Road over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S. Park Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Park Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Park Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.