Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 1 MI N Prophetstown · Structure no. 098540300000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyndon RD over Elsworth 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lyndon RD over Elsworth Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.