US Bridges

Old State Road over Owens Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2785 N 385 E · Structure no. 019307300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Owens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Road over Owens Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesOld State Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location2785 N 385 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03538, -88.87191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old State Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Owens Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.