US Bridges

West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2660N 450E · Structure no. 019430500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Clare RD (TR9
CrossesOwens Creek
Location2660N 450E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01641, -88.85897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Clare RD (TR9 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns West Clare RD (TR9 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.