US Bridges

CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · SW Corner of Warren · Structure no. 043302600000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCH-10 (n Fiedler R
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSW Corner of Warren
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48476, -90.00228
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CH-10 (n Fiedler R over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.