US Bridges

E Stagecoach Road over Apple River

Poor

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 1 Mile W Apple River · Structure no. 043300200000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Stagecoach Road over Apple River is a concrete slab carrying E Stagecoach Road over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesE Stagecoach Road
CrossesApple River
Location1 Mile W Apple River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.49958, -90.12828
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Stagecoach Road over Apple River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Stagecoach Road over Apple River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E Stagecoach Road over Apple River carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Stagecoach Road over Apple River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Stagecoach Road over Apple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.