Canyon RD over Clear Creek
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · 3.4 MI West Ill 78 · Structure no. 043003000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canyon RD over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon RD over Clear Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon RD over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Canyon RD over Clear Creek 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 Canyon RD over Clear Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Canyon RD over Clear Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon RD over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.