US Bridges

Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 7.3 MI E Galena · Structure no. 043326600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRawlins RD
CrossesBr. Smallpox CR
Location7.3 MI E Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41732, -90.33649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Rawlins RD over Br. Smallpox CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.