US Bridges

S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 M SE Elizabeth · Structure no. 043301500000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Derinda Road
CrossesLittle Rush Creek
Location4 M SE Elizabeth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28099, -90.17339
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S. Derinda Road over Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.