Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 9 MI N of Sterling · Structure no. 098470000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burton 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Burton Road over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.