US Bridges

Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal

FairPosted for load

Bureau County, Illinois · .75 MI W of Wyanet · Structure no. 006995200000000

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 121 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Access RD
CrossesHennepin Canal
Location.75 MI W of Wyanet
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36451, -89.60644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Park Access RD over Hennepin Canal?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.