Township RD No 262 over Plum River
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Stockton · Structure no. 043317000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD No 262 over Plum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD No 262 over Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD No 262 over Plum River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD No 262 over Plum River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Township RD No 262 over Plum River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Township RD No 262 over Plum River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD No 262 over Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.