US Bridges

Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib.

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S. Hanover · Structure no. 043007800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib. in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIll Rt 84
CrossesApple River Trib.
Location2.0 MI S. Hanover
RouteState Highway 84
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.22363, -90.26326
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib. 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib. carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib.?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill Rt 84 over Apple River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.