Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River
FairOgle County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Forreston · Structure no. 071321900000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbine Road 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 Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Columbine Road over Branch Leaf River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.