S. ROCK CITY ROAD
Carrying S. ROCK CITY ROAD over STREAM
.3 MI S GERMAN VAL'Y, Stephenson, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S. ROCK CITY ROAD
The S. ROCK CITY ROAD bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries S. ROCK CITY ROAD over STREAM. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S. ROCK CITY 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
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 089500200000000
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 S. ROCK CITY 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 S. ROCK CITY 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 S. ROCK CITY ROAD?
S. ROCK CITY ROAD in Stephenson, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S. ROCK CITY ROAD inspected?
S. ROCK CITY 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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S. ROCK CITY ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S. ROCK CITY ROAD?
S. ROCK CITY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S. ROCK CITY ROAD?
S. ROCK CITY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is S. ROCK CITY ROAD and does age affect safety?
S. ROCK CITY ROAD was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.
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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