US Bridges

Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 3 MI E Hanover · Structure no. 043500300000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 17
CrossesBr Little Rush CR
Location3 MI E Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.25493, -90.20403
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ch 17 over Br Little Rush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.