US Bridges

Ill Rt 84 over Apple River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · In Hanover · Structure no. 043008000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill Rt 84 over Apple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill Rt 84 over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIll Rt 84
CrossesApple River
LocationIn Hanover
RouteState Highway 84
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.25866, -90.28512
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill Rt 84 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 November 2024.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill Rt 84 over Apple River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill Rt 84 over Apple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.