Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SW Forreston · Structure no. 071303200000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Freeport RD over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.