Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Illinois · Lock 18 Access Road · Structure no. CEPNCRIL-000002
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lock & Park Traffi over Henderson River?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).