Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Ramsey Creek Bridge

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North end

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008

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Bridge closed

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008

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