Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Grand Det · Structure no. 071303500000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Corner RD over Pine 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 2023.
How much traffic does Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Corner RD over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.