Town Hall Road over Silver Creek
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 3.5 M NW Oregon · Structure no. 071324700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Town Hall Road over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Town Hall Road over Silver Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 20 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Town Hall Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Town Hall Road over Silver Creek 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 Town Hall Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Town Hall Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Town Hall Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.