Whitney RD over Franklin Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · .8 MI SE Franklin Gr · Structure no. 052416000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitney RD over Franklin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitney RD over Franklin Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitney RD over Franklin Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitney RD over Franklin Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Whitney RD over Franklin Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Whitney RD over Franklin Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Whitney RD over Franklin Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.