N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 4 MI N Mt.Carroll · Structure no. 008310500000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River is a concrete channel beam carrying N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum 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 N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns N Blue Mt Road over E Fork of Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.