Becks Creek Bridge

Photos

East end

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in July 2008

BH Photo #117589

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Becks Creek on TR 32, 2.6 mi. northwest of Herrick
Location: Shelby County, Illinois
Status: Derelict/abandoned
History: Built 1909
Design: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 74.1 ft.
Total length: 129.9 ft.
Deck width: 13.7 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.24861, -89.01444 (decimal degrees)
39°14'55" N, 89°00'52" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 16/326170/4346299 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Ramsey
Inventory numbers: IL 087-3062 (Illinois bridge number)
BH 15661 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 02/2007): Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 17.8 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 29