Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 3.5 S.W. Rochelle · Structure no. 071319300000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, 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 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.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Brush Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.