S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch
Stephenson County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S Farwell Bridge R over Sumner Creek Branch in Stephenson County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a town or township 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.
- 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 (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 57 ft |
| Location | 1.0 Mi S of US Rt 20 |
| NBI structure number | 089319500000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
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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