Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River
FairOgle County, Illinois · 4.5 M N Mt Morris · Structure no. 071323500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Morris Road over Br of 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 Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Morris Road over Br of Leaf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.