US Bridges

Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk

Poor

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.8 N. W. Byron · Structure no. 071307200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk 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 4 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOak Grove Rd.
CrossesBr of Middle Crk
Location3.8 N. W. Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17428, -89.29073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk 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 Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove Rd. over Br of Middle Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.