Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek
FairPosted for loadJo Daviess County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N of Hanover · Structure no. 043309700000000
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek is a steel other carrying Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek 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 Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Elizabeth Hanover over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.