US Bridges

TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 1.5 M NW of Woodbine · Structure no. 043329200000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 135 S Apple Rv
CrossesApple River
Location1.5 M NW of Woodbine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.35809, -90.17135
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks60%
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 TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 135 S Apple Rv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 135 S Apple Rv over Apple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.