US Bridges

N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River

Poor

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 7.5 MI S Apple River · Structure no. 043323200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Scout Camp Road
CrossesBr. of Apple River
Location7.5 MI S Apple River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.38519, -90.12236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple 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 N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N. Scout Camp Road over Br. of Apple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.