US Bridges

Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Polo · Structure no. 071301100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Point RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.5 MI W Polo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98841, -89.59101
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic338 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Point RD over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Point RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.