US Bridges

N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · 3 Mi. Nw. of Lanark · Structure no. 008322700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN Browning Road
CrossesBranch E Plum River
Location3 Mi. Nw. of Lanark
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.15199, -89.89887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Browning Road over Branch E Plum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.