Il 2 over Leaf River
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 3 Mi. Sw. of Byron · Structure no. 071008700000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 2 over Leaf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 2 over Leaf River in Ogle 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 2 over Leaf River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 2 over Leaf River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Il 2 over Leaf River carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 2 over Leaf River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Il 2 over Leaf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.