West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River
FairOgle County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Forreston · Structure no. 071303400000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River 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 West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns West Grove RD over Branch Leaf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.