Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass
Stephenson County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tower Road over US20 Freeport Bypass in Stephenson County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 340 inventoried bridges in Stephenson County rated fair (37.1%); 11 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 221 ft |
| Location | NE of Freeport |
| NBI structure number | 089004700000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stephenson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 20 EB over Sumner Creek | 1959 | 12,700 | Fair |
| US 20 WB over Wickham Creek | 1983 | 12,700 | Fair |
| US 20WB over Sumner Creek | 1994 | 12,700 | Good |
| US 20 EB over Wickham Creek | 1999 | 12,700 | Fair |
| US 20 & Private Rd over Silver Creek Trib | 1959 | 12,700 | Fair |
| Il 26 over Yellow Creek | 1988 | 12,600 | Fair |
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