US Bridges

Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek

Fair

Boone County, Illinois · 0.6 Mi. W. of Il 76 · Structure no. 004501300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrth Road
CrossesBr of Beaver Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. of Il 76
CountyBoone County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32753, -88.85862
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Orth Road over Br of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.