S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · .5 MI W Elizabeth · Structure no. 043300800000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S Eliz.Scales Md R over Apple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.