N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 5 MI NE Mt Carroll · Structure no. 008322100000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 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 N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Carter Road over East Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns N Carter Road over East Fork Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.