Hennepin Street over All Forks
FairPutnam County, Illinois · 1100N 1170E · Structure no. 078630000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hennepin Street over All Forks is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hennepin Street over All Forks in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hennepin Street over All Forks built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Hennepin Street over All Forks 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hennepin Street over All Forks carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hennepin Street over All Forks?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hennepin Street over All Forks?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.