US Bridges

RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 1MI NW of Menominee · Structure no. 043326700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRTE 5 West
CrossesTrib Menominee Rvr
Location1MI NW of Menominee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50255, -90.55399
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr 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 RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns RTE 5 West over Trib Menominee Rvr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.