FARWELL BRIDGE ROA
Carrying FARWELL BRIDGE ROA over PECATONICA RIVER
3.5 MI NE RIDOTT, Stephenson, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FARWELL BRIDGE ROA
The FARWELL BRIDGE ROA bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries FARWELL BRIDGE ROA over PECATONICA RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 103.5 meters (340 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FARWELL BRIDGE ROA 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
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 103.5 m (340 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 350 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 089303100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
FARWELL BRIDGE ROA is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FARWELL BRIDGE ROA 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 FARWELL BRIDGE ROA?
FARWELL BRIDGE ROA in Stephenson, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FARWELL BRIDGE ROA inspected?
FARWELL BRIDGE ROA'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 350 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FARWELL BRIDGE ROA is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FARWELL BRIDGE ROA?
FARWELL BRIDGE ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FARWELL BRIDGE ROA?
FARWELL BRIDGE ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FARWELL BRIDGE ROA and does age affect safety?
FARWELL BRIDGE ROA was built in 1971, making it 55 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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