Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 1.0 M N Harper · Structure no. 071322500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Vernon Road 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 Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Vernon Road over Br Leaf River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.