E Townsend Road over Apple River
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4.25 MI N Woodbine · Structure no. 043322300000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Townsend Road over Apple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Townsend Road over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 44 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 E Townsend Road over Apple River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is E Townsend Road over Apple 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does E Townsend Road over Apple River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Townsend Road over Apple River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E Townsend Road over Apple River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.