Loran Road over Plum River
GoodStephenson County, Illinois · 4 Mi. W. Il 73 · Structure no. 089327400000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loran Road over Plum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loran Road over Plum River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loran Road over Plum River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loran Road over 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Loran Road over Plum River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Loran Road over Plum River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Loran Road over Plum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.