US Bridges

Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Lefever RD · Structure no. 098555700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLynn Blvd
CrossesBr. Elkhorn Creek
Location0.5 MI N Lefever RD
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80571, -89.72204
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2021)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Blvd over Br. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Lynn Blvd over Br. Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.