US Bridges

Township RD No 216 over Plum River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 2 M NW Pleasant Vly · Structure no. 043315600000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD No 216 over Plum River is a concrete other carrying Township RD No 216 over Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship RD No 216
CrossesPlum River
Location2 M NW Pleasant Vly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.24392, -90.03944
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township RD No 216 over Plum River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township RD No 216 over Plum River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD No 216 over Plum River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is Township RD No 216 over Plum River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD No 216 over Plum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.