US Bridges

W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Menominee · Structure no. 043324000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Valley RD (TR9)
CrossesSinsinawa River
Location2.5 MI E Menominee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.4848, -90.48569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Valley RD (TR9) over Sinsinawa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.