US Bridges

Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI West of Sterlin · Structure no. 098302500000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Cue Road
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location2 MI West of Sterlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80553, -89.74228
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Cue Road over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.