Penrose Road over Elk Horn Creek

Fair Condition65 years old175 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside
Location6 Mi N. Sterling
CarriesPenrose Road
CrossesElk Horn Creek
Coordinates41.88745, -89.70191

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length191.9 ft (58.5 m)
Max Span69.6 ft (21.2 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area497.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic175 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number098470800000000

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