US Bridges

Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2990N 300E · Structure no. 019430200000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR is a concrete culvert carrying Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarchard Road
CrossesBranch of Owens CR
Location2990N 300E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06412, -88.8883
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barchard Road over Branch of Owens CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.