Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · 2 M SE of Savanna · Structure no. 008361700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Bluff Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.