US Bridges

Il 2 over Bn Railroad

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · S Edge Oregon · Structure no. 071009700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 over Bn Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 2 over Bn Railroad in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,576 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 2
CrossesBn Railroad
LocationS Edge Oregon
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.00207, -89.33724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,576 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 2 over Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 2 over Bn Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 2 over Bn Railroad carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 2 over Bn Railroad?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Il 2 over Bn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.