US Bridges

Scout Camp Road over Apple River

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 1.5MI S of Apple Riv · Structure no. 043327000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scout Camp Road over Apple River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scout Camp Road over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesScout Camp Road
CrossesApple River
Location1.5MI S of Apple Riv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47899, -90.10457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Scout Camp Road over Apple River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scout Camp Road over Apple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Scout Camp Road over Apple River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Scout Camp Road over Apple River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Scout Camp Road over Apple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.