Willow Road over Muddy Plum River
PoorPosted for loadJo Daviess County, Illinois · 5.5 M SE Stockton · Structure no. 043301800000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Road over Muddy Plum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Road over Muddy Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Road over Muddy Plum River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow Road over Muddy Plum 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Willow Road over Muddy Plum River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Willow Road over Muddy Plum River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Road over Muddy Plum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.