W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River
PoorPosted for loadJo Daviess County, Illinois · 5 MI NE of Galena · Structure no. 043302500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena 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 W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns W Council Hill Roa over E Fk of Galena River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.