E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · E Edge Milledgeville · Structure no. 008421100000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is E Milledgeville Rt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns E Milledgeville Rt over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.