US Bridges

W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Galena · Structure no. 043323400000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesW Council Hill Roa
CrossesBr of Galena River
Location3 MI N of Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47223, -90.4118
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Council Hill Roa over Br of Galena River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.