US Bridges

So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 6 Miles S Stockton · Structure no. 043303400000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River is a concrete other carrying So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSo.Elmoville Road
CrossesN Fork Plum River
Location6 Miles S Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26802, -90.04733
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns So.Elmoville Road over N Fork Plum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.