US Bridges

Township Road No. over Menominee River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 3M NW of Menominee · Structure no. 043303700000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road No. over Menominee River is a concrete other carrying Township Road No. over Menominee River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTownship Road No.
CrossesMenominee River
Location3M NW of Menominee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.50464, -90.59151
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 closed—
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 Township Road No. over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road No. over Menominee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road No. over Menominee River carry?

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

How long is Township Road No. over Menominee River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road No. over Menominee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.