US Bridges

Groezinger Road over Plum River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 5 MI S Stockton · Structure no. 043303500000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groezinger Road over Plum River is a concrete other carrying Groezinger Road over Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesGroezinger Road
CrossesPlum River
Location5 MI S Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.27276, -90.03775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 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 Groezinger Road over Plum River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groezinger Road over 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 Groezinger Road over Plum River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Groezinger Road over Plum River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Groezinger Road over Plum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.