Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 4 MI NW of Lanark · Structure no. 008322600000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River is a concrete channel beam carrying Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zier Road over Fork of E 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 Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Zier Road over Fork of E Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.