Ill RT 78 over Muddy Plum River

Fair Condition44 years old600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJo Daviess
Location2.5 Mi N Carroll Co.
CarriesIll RT 78
CrossesMuddy Plum River
Coordinates42.22716, -90.02768

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length132.9 ft (40.5 m)
Max Span43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area445.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic600 (2023)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number043004100000000

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