Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Illinois · 2350N 430E · Structure no. 019460000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Rich RD over Br of 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 Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rich RD over Br of Owens Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.