US Bridges

East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 3 M East Elizabeth · Structure no. 043327700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesEast Bethel Road
CrossesLittle Rush Creek
Location3 M East Elizabeth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30368, -90.1598
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek 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 East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East Bethel Road over Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.