W Busch Road over East Plum River
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 4.0 M SW Pearl City · Structure no. 089321700000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Busch Road over East Plum River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Busch Road over East Plum River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Busch Road over East Plum River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Busch Road over East Plum 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does W Busch Road over East Plum River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is W Busch Road over East Plum River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns W Busch Road over East Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.