Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 3.5 N.W. Leaf River · Structure no. 071307000000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sumner Rd. over Br. Leaf River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.