US Bridges

Canyon Road over Apple River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 Mi. W. of Il 78 · Structure no. 043004900000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Road over Apple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canyon Road over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCanyon Road
CrossesApple River
Location4 Mi. W. of Il 78
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44858, -90.05565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Canyon Road over Apple River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Road over Apple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Canyon Road over Apple River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Road over Apple River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Road over Apple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.