E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek
PoorPosted for loadJo Daviess County, Illinois · 6 M SE Derinda Cente · Structure no. 043302200000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek 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 Massbach Road over Scrub Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns E Massbach Road over Scrub Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.