US Bridges

E Loran RD over Davis Creek

Poor

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 2MI E Pleasant Vally · Structure no. 043302900000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Loran RD over Davis Creek is a concrete other carrying E Loran RD over Davis Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Loran RD
CrossesDavis Creek
Location2MI E Pleasant Vally
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.21681, -89.99114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Loran RD over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Loran RD over Davis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E Loran RD over Davis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E Loran RD over Davis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E Loran RD over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.