Il Rte 73 over Creek
Stephenson County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Il Rte 73 over Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 203 of the 340 inventoried bridges in Stephenson County rated good (59.7%); 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 July 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | .04MI N of Wire Rd |
| NBI structure number | 089110900000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
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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