East Bethel Road over Rush Creek
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4.5 M SE Elizebth · Structure no. 043320300000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Bethel Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Bethel Road over Rush Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Bethel Road over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Bethel Road over Rush Creek 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 East Bethel Road over Rush Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is East Bethel Road over Rush Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns East Bethel Road over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.