US Bridges

Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Galena · Structure no. 043307100000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv is a concrete slab carrying Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKelly RD
CrossesE Fork Galena Riv
Location2.5 MI NE Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.46269, -90.36509
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly RD over E Fork Galena Riv?

It is owned by the Railroad.