US Bridges

W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · .3 Mi. E. of Galena · Structure no. 043318400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
782 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 782 ft (238.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Stagecoach Trai
CrossesGalena River &ccp RR
Location.3 Mi. E. of Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.42191, -90.40357
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length782 ft (238.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR?

The structure is 782 ft (238.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W. Stagecoach Trai over Galena River &ccp RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.