Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W of Sterling · Structure no. 098451400000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Harvey RD over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.