North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 MI NE of Galena · Structure no. 043321800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Ford Road over E Fork Galena River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.