W Polsgrove Road over Br of Plum River
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 5 MI NW Mt Carroll · Structure no. 008311400000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Polsgrove Road over Br of Plum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Polsgrove Road over Br of Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Polsgrove Road over Br of Plum River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Polsgrove Road over Br 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 W Polsgrove Road over Br of Plum River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is W Polsgrove Road over Br 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 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Polsgrove Road over Br of Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.