Peru’s Slough Bridge inspection reveals significant corrosion, rusting

Bridge will remain closed as city awaits IDOT inspection

The Slough Road Bridge in Peru remains closed after the city announced it needed immediate attention following an examination Tuesday, April 27, 2021. According to bridgehunter.com, the bridge was built in 1932 and was rehabilitated in 1997. (Scott Anderson)

April 30, 2021 at 1:43 pm CDT

Peru officials provided an update on the recent closure of the Slough Bridge, which is under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Peru’s structural engineer inspected the bridge and filled out a standard form for bridge inspection. Some items noted on the form included significant corrosion and rusting, missing anchor bolts, increased section loss of the steel and significant paint loss.

At this time city officials are not aware of the date for an IDOT inspection as the bridge will remain closed until further notice.