US Bridges

Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Elizabeth · Structure no. 043308300000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br is a concrete other carrying Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road No 8
CrossesSnipe Hollow Br
Location2 MI NW Elizabeth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.34233, -90.25832
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road No 8 over Snipe Hollow Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.