Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow
FairLogan County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E Elkhart · Structure no. 054302400000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Lake Fork Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.