Township Road 187 over Plum River
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 MI S of Stockton · Structure no. 043321900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 187 over Plum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 187 over Plum River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 187 over Plum River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 187 over Plum River 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 Township Road 187 over Plum River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 187 over Plum River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 187 over Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.