TOWER ROAD
Carrying TOWER ROAD over US20 FREEPORT BYPASS
NE OF FREEPORT, Stephenson, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOWER ROAD
The TOWER ROAD bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries TOWER ROAD over US20 FREEPORT BYPASS. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 7,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOWER ROAD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 089004700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWER ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TOWER ROAD against other structures in Stephenson and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TOWER ROAD?
TOWER ROAD in Stephenson, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOWER ROAD inspected?
TOWER ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWER ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TOWER ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for TOWER ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOWER ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for TOWER ROAD in the NBI.
How old is TOWER ROAD and does age affect safety?
TOWER ROAD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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