US Bridges

Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 5 Mi. E. Ogle CO LN · Structure no. 019004000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,648 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 64 FAP 17
CrossesOwens Creek
Location5 Mi. E. Ogle CO LN
RouteState Highway 64
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00118, -88.85184
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,648 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 64 FAP 17 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.