Township RD No 244 over Plum River
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 MI S Stockton · Structure no. 043316400000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD No 244 over Plum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD No 244 over Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 244 over Plum River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD No 244 over Plum River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD No 244 over Plum River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Township RD No 244 over Plum River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD No 244 over Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.