Base Line RD over Owen Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Illinois · 3000N 365E · Structure no. 019400300000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Line RD over Owen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Base Line RD over Owen Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Line RD over Owen Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Base Line RD over Owen 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Base Line RD over Owen Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Base Line RD over Owen Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Base Line RD over Owen Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.