Mt Morris Road over Leaf River
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 1 MI W Leaf River · Structure no. 071321300000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Morris Road over Leaf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt Morris Road over Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Morris Road over Leaf River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Morris Road over Leaf River 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 Mt Morris Road over Leaf River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Mt Morris Road over Leaf River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Morris Road over Leaf River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.