Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · 8.0 MI NW of Polo · Structure no. 008391200000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookville RD over Elkhorn 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brookville RD over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.