Fairground Road over Yellow Creek

Fair Condition53 years old3,450 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyStephenson
Location1.75 Mi W Ill RT 26
CarriesFairground Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Coordinates42.27196, -89.66286

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Max Span60.4 ft (18.4 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area331.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,450 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number089320500000000

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