Township Road No. over Menominee River
PoorPosted for loadJo Daviess County, Illinois · 3 M NE E Dubuque · Structure no. 043303600000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road No. over Menominee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road No. over Menominee River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road No. over Menominee River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road No. over Menominee River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road No. over Menominee River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Township Road No. over Menominee River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road No. over Menominee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.