W Council Hill Roa over Galena River
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Galena · Structure no. 043302400000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Council Hill Roa over Galena River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Council Hill Roa over Galena River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Council Hill Roa over Galena River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is W Council Hill Roa over Galena 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does W Council Hill Roa over Galena River carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is W Council Hill Roa over Galena River?
The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Council Hill Roa over Galena River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.