E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Illinois · .5 MI S County Line · Structure no. 008320100000000
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E Keltner Road over E Fork Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.