US Bridges

S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Savanna · Structure no. 008363500000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River is a steel culvert carrying S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS Scenic Bluff Roa
CrossesBranch of Plum River
Location2 MI SE Savanna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.06998, -90.0913
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns S Scenic Bluff Roa over Branch of Plum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.