US Bridges

Freeport RD over Penrose Creek

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · .06MI S.Penrose RD · Structure no. 098202300000000

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport RD over Penrose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Freeport RD over Penrose Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport RD
CrossesPenrose Creek
Location.06MI S.Penrose RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88637, -89.66816
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Freeport RD over Penrose Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Freeport RD over Penrose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Freeport RD over Penrose Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Freeport RD over Penrose Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport RD over Penrose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.