Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek

Fair Condition102 years old7,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyOgle
LocationAt West Edge Byron
CarriesIll 2 & 72
CrossesMill Creek
Coordinates42.12583, -89.27889

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area458.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1924 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number071002200000000

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