US Bridges

E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 1.5MI E Schapville · Structure no. 043303100000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesE Schapville RD
CrossesHells Branch Apple R
Location1.5MI E Schapville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.40012, -90.16585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E Schapville RD over Hells Branch Apple R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.