US Bridges

Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 1.2 Mi. W. of Il 84 · Structure no. 008301100000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCrim DR (army Depo
CrossesApple River
Location1.2 Mi. W. of Il 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.18796, -90.23477
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crim DR (army Depo over Apple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.