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

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East side

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in July 2008

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North End

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Deck

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South end

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Bridge closed

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in July 2008

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Richland Creek on TR 328, 2.1 mi. southwest of Strasburg
Location: Shelby County, Illinois
Status: Closed to all traffic
History: Built 1909
Design: Pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 60.0 ft.
Total length: 62.0 ft.
Deck width: 13.7 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.34583, -88.65694 (decimal degrees)
39°20'45" N, 88°39'25" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory numbers: IL 087-3207 (Illinois bridge number)
BH 15665 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 02/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 21.8 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 59