US Bridges

Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. S.E. Coleta · Structure no. 098425500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPenrose Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S.E. Coleta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88749, -89.77623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penrose Rd. over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Penrose Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.