US Bridges

Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Ill 64 · Structure no. 071005400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51 in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMowers RD
CrossesI-39 & US 51
Location1 MI N of Ill 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02165, -89.02072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic52 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mowers RD over I-39 & US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.