South Eden Road over Rush Creek
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 6MI East Elizabeth · Structure no. 043320400000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Eden Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Eden Road over Rush Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 South Eden Road over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Eden Road over Rush 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does South Eden Road over Rush Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is South Eden Road over Rush Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South Eden Road over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.