Fenton Road over Lynn Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 1 MI North of Fenton · Structure no. 098300600000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fenton Road over Lynn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fenton Road over Lynn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fenton Road over Lynn Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fenton Road over Lynn Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Fenton Road over Lynn Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fenton Road over Lynn Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fenton Road over Lynn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.