Townsend Road over Coon Creek
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 6 M S Apple River · Structure no. 043322500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Road over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townsend Road over Coon Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 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 Townsend Road over Coon Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Road over Coon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Townsend Road over Coon Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Road over Coon Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Road over Coon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.