Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 5 MI N of Polo · Structure no. 071200900000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ill Route 26 over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.