US Bridges

River RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 4.0 MI N Oregon · Structure no. 071302000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying River RD over Spring Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.0 MI N Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.07056, -89.32224
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Spring 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 River RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.