US Bridges

Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 5 MI NE of Elizabeth · Structure no. 043318100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrebner RD (TR138-
CrossesMill Creek
Location5 MI NE of Elizabeth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36403, -90.1868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek 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 Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grebner RD (TR138- over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.