US Bridges

Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W JCT Ill 82 · Structure no. 037006600000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIll Rt 92
CrossesPenny Slough
Location1.0 MI W JCT Ill 82
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.55552, -90.17667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill Rt 92 over Penny Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.