US Bridges

Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk.

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI North of Erie · Structure no. 098306900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk. in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Road
CrossesMineral Springs Crk.
Location2 MI North of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.6929, -90.09988
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk. 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Road over Mineral Springs Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.