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North end

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008

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West side

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008

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South end

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Bridge closed

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008

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Map 

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Facts 

Overview
Pony truss bridge over Ramsey Creek on TR 266, 1.7 mi. west of Eberle
Location
Effingham County, Illinois
Status
Closed to all traffic
History
Built 1909
Design
Pony truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 40.0 ft.
Total length: 41.0 ft.
Deck width: 13.4 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude
+38.95111, -88.48806   (decimal degrees)
38°57'04" N, 88°29'17" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates
16/371054/4312404 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map
Eberle
Inventory numbers
IL 025-3120 (Illinois bridge number)
BH 15220 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 01/2006)
Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Critical (2 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 17.5 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2003)
59

Update Log 

  • July 8, 2008: New photos from Robert Stephenson

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