Township RD No 128 over Wolf Creek
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Elizabeth · Structure no. 043311400000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD No 128 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD No 128 over Wolf Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD No 128 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD No 128 over Wolf 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD No 128 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Township RD No 128 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD No 128 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.