South River Road over Smallpox Creek
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S of Galena · Structure no. 043323100000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South River Road over Smallpox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South River Road over Smallpox Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 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 South River Road over Smallpox Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is South River Road over Smallpox 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 River Road over Smallpox Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is South River Road over Smallpox Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South River Road over Smallpox Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.