CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · N Limit of Galena · Structure no. 043600200000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-2 (dewey Ave) over Hughletts Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.