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

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Facts

Overview: Arch bridge over Brush Creek on TR 186A, 0.75 mi. east of Newton
Location: Jasper County, Illinois
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1909
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 41.0 ft.
Total length: 45.9 ft.
Deck width: 14.7 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.99111, -88.13250 (decimal degrees)
38°59'28" N, 88°07'57" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory numbers: IL 040-3087 (Illinois bridge number)
BH 15348 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 02/2007): Deck condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 22.3 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 75

Comments

Brush Creek Bridge

Posted December 7, 2007, by Anonymous

This bridge looks really thin in the middle. I don't see a weight limit sign either. What would it hurt for the State to put a brace in the middle of it as long as it was streamlined for water flow around the brace? Could safely extend it's lifespan.