US Bridges

Orth RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Boone County, Illinois · 4.0 MI N Belvidere · Structure no. 004600000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orth RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orth RD over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOrth RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.0 MI N Belvidere
CountyBoone County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32761, -88.85191
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orth RD over 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 RD over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Orth RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orth RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.