Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · 6 MI E Galena · Structure no. 043307400000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Smallpox Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road No. over Smallpox Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.