US Bridges

Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N. Sterling · Structure no. 098471400000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover Road
CrossesBr of Elkhorn CR
Location3.5 MI N. Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8582, -89.68784
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Hoover Road over Br of Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.